 Search and apply for jobs in New York State school districts using OLAS  Build a complete online application including background, certifications, references, resume and cover letter  System matches candidate strengths with district needs to increase your chances of getting an interview  Participating NYS districts use OLAS as primary source of applications and many no longer accept paper applications  Some local districts that do not participate in OLAS: Albany, Averill Park, Fonda-Fultonville, Schalmont, Schoharie, Sharon Springs, Shenendahowa, Voorheesville

 Job vacancies updated daily  All districts can view application, resume and cover letter  Apply to different jobs and regions using same application  Application remains active for one year  Instant email confirmation of application receipt

 Select a region from New York State on the homepage to begin  New users must register by creating an OLAS account, username and password

 All sections of the application must be completed before applying to a job  Log in to OLAS account using username and password  You will be redirected to the Applicant Homepage  Click on each link under the “Application” tab to complete the sections of your application

           Personal Info Background Info Certificates/ Highly Qualified Educational Preparation Work Experience References Resume and cover letter Other languages Extracurriculars Application preferences Other documents

 Background Info  Additional Background Info  Applicant’s Background Information Statement

 Certificate type, title and date issued for each certificate you hold  If applicable, identify area in which you are “highly qualified” according to No Child Left Behind  National Board Certification

 Include high school, college and graduate school, if applicable

 Current Employment  Other Educational Work Experience  Years of Teaching Experience  Student Teaching/Internship  Other

 At least 3 professional references  Be sure to ask/inform your references prior to listing them

 Upload resume and generic cover letter here  Set up appointment with a Career Counselor in the Career Planning Office to have resumes and cover letters critiqued prior to submission

 Indicate your proficiency in any languages other than English

 Schools look to hire people who can also help with extracurriculars , so check any activities you would feel comfortable coaching/leading

 Willingness to relocate, tutor  Type of employment desired  Check the box to allow all districts to view application (they search by certification area)  Option of blocking one district in Region from viewing application

 Upload transcripts, letters of recommendation, certifications and your portfolio  Note: All documents uploaded here are unofficial

 Once application is complete, you can begin applying to jobs via “apply for job” link on “applicant home”  Research districts prior to applying  Be aware of application deadlines  You may re-enter OLAS site at any time to update your application and apply to new vacancies  Keep track of current job applications via “Manage My Jobs” link on applicant homepage

 Learn more about specific districts in your region by clicking on “districts” on OLAS homepage (change region selection to view details of districts in other regions)  Select “view details” to find contact information for a district

 Specify a district or view all in your region  Click on the link for each job to view details  Apply to desired job(s) by checking the box and clicking “apply for job(s)”  You will receive a confirmation email after applying

 Click “Apply to Other Regions”  Select region of interest from New York State Region Map  Follow same application procedure

 “Manage My Jobs” link provides a list of jobs you have applied to  Select “Upload Job Specific Cover Letter” to upload an additional cover letter specific to this position

 You can deactivate your application by clicking “Check My Application Status” on applicant homepage  Be sure application status is active when applying for jobs

 See this section for further guidance in completing your application

 Click on FAQ on OLAS homepage for answers to common application questions

 If you have any questions or comments regarding OLAS, please e-mail [email protected]

or call (914) 248-2358 within the Metropolitan area. Outside the Metropolitan area, please call (800) 435-3351.  The Sage Colleges Career Services  Albany campus: (518) 292-1793 Library-3 rd floor  Troy campus: (518) 244-2272 Hart Hall-2 nd floor