New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Contingent Permanent

The NY HELPS (Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Program Statewide) is a New York State program that allows civil service agencies to hire qualified permanent employees quickly and without requiring them to take a competitive civil service exam. It was created to help agencies fill critical vacancies by streamlining the appointment process, though candidates must still meet all other minimum qualifications for the job.

The work involves responsibility for the cleaning, care and upkeep of a school site, buildings or an assigned section thereof in a suburban school district.

Various Coaching Vacancies for the 2026/27 School Year 

Please note that the rates listed are 2025/26 school year rates - 2026/27 rates to be determined.

EFFECTIVE SY 26/27

MODIFIED A SOCCER (BOYS) @ HS – LEVEL 5 @ $4,156*
MODIFIED CHEERLEADING (FALL) @ LMS – LEVEL 7 @ $2,408*
VARSITY WRESTLING @ LHS – LEVEL 2 @ 7,408*
VARSITY ICE HOCKEY (GIRLS) @ LHS – LEVEL 3 @ $5,880*
ASST VARSITY ICE HOCKEY(GIRLS) @ LHS – LEVEL 4 @ $4,720*

Approximate dates: 5/6/26 - end of school year

Wide Range of Responsibilities, such as:

Responsible for instructing students in an elementary school. Creates lesson plans, administers praise and constructive feedback, instructs students in English Language Arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health, and supports social emotional learning.

Anticipated openings for the 2026/27 school year.

Core Responsibilities:
Create and deliver lessons grounded in researched best practice and current formative data.
Individualize learning experiences, as appropriate, creating flexible grouping for varied skill groups based on data and student need. Observe and evaluate students’ performance.
Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans, posting learning goals for each lesson as appropriate.
Manage student behavior in the classroom with appropriate disciplinary tactics.
Meet course, grade-level, and district performance goals.
Maintain grades and grade book (electronic).
Participate in regular, ongoing professional training, and read and stay abreast of current topics in education. Work with administrators to ensure district and state initiatives are met.
Develop and utilize various curriculum resources. Participate in curriculum writing/modification sessions.
Utilize a curriculum that reflects the diversity of educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
Create a positive educational climate for students to participate in, promoting success for students of all abilities.

*Step 1 MA - $55,300 through Step 8 MA - $58,750 (25/26 rate) or as per LCTA Contract

The Lancaster Central School District is searching for innovative, enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to serve our District as a Physical Education teacher. We are interested in candidates who have the ability to work with students while effectively collaborating with the administration, faculty and staff towards the improvement of our instructional programming.

Core Responsibilities:
• Create and deliver lessons grounded in researched best practice, current formative data, and specially designed instruction.
•Individualize learning experiences, as appropriate, and create flexible grouping for learning experience. Observe and evaluate students’ performance in meeting grade-level standards.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans, making learning targets clear for students for each lesson as appropriate.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom with appropriate disciplinary techniques.
• Meet course, grade level and district performance goals.
• Create a positive educational environment for students to learn, grow and promote success for students of all abilities.
• Utilize curriculum that reflects the diversity of educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students being served.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and read to stay abreast of current topics in education.
• Work collaboratively with administrators, department chairs and colleagues to create a positive work environment that promotes student achievement.
• Develop and utilize various curriculum resources and participate in curriculum writing/modification sessions.

*Step 1 MA - $55,300 through Step 8 MA - $58,750 (25/26 rate) or as per LCTA Contract

The Lancaster Central School District is searching for an enthusiastic individual to serve our District as a Science teacher. We are interested in candidates who are dedicated and willing to commit, wholeheartedly, to working with our students.We are seeking an outstanding, innovative teacher who will work collaboratively with our administration, faculty and staff and someone who will be an integral part of the Science team.

Core Responsibilities:
• Create and deliver lessons grounded in researched best practice, current formative data and specially designed instruction.
• Individualize learning experiences, as appropriate, create flexible grouping for learning experience. Observe and evaluate students’ performance in meeting grade level standards.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans, making learning targets clear with students for each lesson as appropriate.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom with appropriate disciplinary techniques.
• Meet course, grade level and district performance goals.
• Create a positive educational environment for students to learn, grow and promote success for students of all abilities.
• Utilize curriculum that reflects the diversity of educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students being served.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and read to stay abreast of current topics in education.
• Work collaboratively with administrators, department chairs and colleagues to create a positive work environment that promotes student achievement.
• Develop and utilize various curriculum resources and participate in curriculum writing/modification sessions.

*Step 1 MA - $55,300 through Step 8 MA - $58,750 (25/26 rate) or as per LCTA Contract

The Lancaster Central School District is looking for certified building based substitute teachers for grades K-6.  Must be certified.

Building-based subs are compensated at the rate of $185.00 per day.

Provides assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management, and/or referrals related to the health and medical care needs of students. The goal is to minimize absences due to illness, maximize educational opportunities, and contribute to a healthy school climate. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervises students and performs such other services as support teaching duties when such services are determined and supervised by teachers, may supervise students in workplace settings and assist with job skills development.

Assists in the preparation and serving of food, cleans kitchen equipment, and performs related duties as required.

The Lancaster Central School District is looking for substitute teachers for all grade levels across our seven schools.  A Bachelor's degree is required.

Regular subs are compensated at the rate of $160.00 per day.

Building-based subs are compensated at the rate of $185.00 per day.

This is a blanket posting to cover any leaves of absence during the 2025–2026 school year.

If/when the teacher goes to a without-pay status, the sub will become an interim sub and will be paid per LCTA agreement as applicable, i.e. step 1 master’s degree = $55,300 prorated - step 8 masters' level = $58,750 prorated with full benefits.