Career Ladder Program
Career Ladder Program
The purpose of the Career Ladder program is to provide full time employees in units 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 the opportunity to further their education by taking college courses and/or obtaining a college degree in an area of study or discipline that could lead to career advancement within the District. Employees must be accepted in a District approved program leading to a degree.
Click for Career Ladder ApplicationA. Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree: Employees can receive up to 12 credit hours of paid tuition per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) at the current State University or New York or Community College tuition rates. The District covers only tuition. Any associated fees, grades that fall below the contractual agreement, dropped courses that incurr charges and text books are the employees’ responsibility. |
Sabbatical LeaveSabbaticals are available for those members of Unit 8 and 10 for whom it is necessary to take a leave to complete an education program. Applicants requesting a sabbatical must have at least three years of continuous service in unit 8 or 10 and be in good standing in personnel.
Letters requesting sabbaticals must be submitted to Shirley Rowser, Recruitment & Selection at humanresources@scsd.us or fax 315-435-4163. Applications for consideration of Sabbatical Leave commencing for the fall semester must be submitted by March 31st. Applicants will be notified of approval by April 30th. Applications for the Spring semester leaves must be received by October 2nd and notification of applicants will occur by November 2nd. Included with the sabbatical request should be the following:
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The Office of Human Resources has established a set of criteria in determining priorities for awarding Syracuse University tuition credit awards to those in Unit 1 and Unit 2 who are interested in taking classes at SU. At the beginning of each college semester a district committee will review all requests and award the tuition credits. |
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Click Here for SU Tuition online application1.Individuals that host SU student teachers (must be tenured, highly effective and effective).2.Individuals taking courses that would fulfill an identified district need. 3.Individuals seeking professional or permanent certification/Masters in their current teaching area. 4.Individuals who are participating in the Urban Leadership Fellows Program. 5.Individuals seeking improvement or growth. 6.Individuals who have demonstrated leadership capabilities through participation on District/School committees, task forces, projects, etc. that led to meaningful outcomes for students. *Please note that participants in the Syrause Urban Leadership Fellows program with SU will be prioritized for Tuition Vouchers for those seeking a CAS in educational leadership or similar. If an award is not made to an employee, that employee should be prepared to pay for the SU course(s) or be aware of the applicable school drop/add policy. You may contact Shirley Rowser at 315-435-4171, if you are interested in hosting a student teacher. Please direct all questions to the Office of Human Resources at 435-4171 or humanresources@scsd.us. |
In order to be considered you must fill out the online application by the specific deadline listed below |
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Summer Semester April 1st |
Fall Semester August 1st |
Spring Semester December 1st |
Teachers of Tomorrow - Tuition Reimbursement Programs
The Syracuse City School District was awarded a State grant for the Teachers of Tomorrow Program.
Initial funding period was June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 and July 1 - June 30 each year thereafter through 2026.
Please read the eligibility requirements carefully for each program contained in the chart below and if interested, please use the embedded application links below.
Summer in the City Internship Program (Click to apply)
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NYS Master Teacher Program Grant (Unit 1) (Click to apply)This grant is to attact experienced, expert teachers to the Syracuse City School District and is effective from June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026.
To receive this award, you MUST submit a certificate issued by The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards by May 19, 2023. |
Tuition Reimbursement (Unit 1) (Click to apply)This grant is to reimburse teachers for courses taken toward requirements for professional certification and is effective from June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026.
Criteria
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Science, Mathematics, and Bilingual Education Tuition Reimbursement (Unit 1)(Click to apply)This grant is effective June 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 and is to attract qualified teachers who have received or will receive a transitional teaching certificate, to teach in a low-performing school that is experiencing a shortage of teachers in science, mathematics, bilingual education, and/or English as a new language; may fund activities in each of the following three categories: (A) Tuition Reimbursement for Professional Certification in Science, Mathematics, and
1. Receivership schools that are experiencing a shortage of teachers in a particular certificate and/or subject area in mathematics, science, bilingual education, and/or ESOL/English as a new language. 2. Low-performing Schools (Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) or Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Schools) that are experiencing a shortage of teachers in a particular certificate and/or subject area in mathematics, science, bilingual education and/or ESOL/English as a new language. 3. Schools that are experiencing a shortage of teachers in a particular certificate and/or subject area in mathematics, science, bilingual education, and/or ESOL/English as a new language. |
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