Something New - Human Resources website
See what's new on our Human Resources website: https://www.portjeffschools.org/departments/human_resources
We also have links to OLAS, Indeed and our PJ OLAS Supplemental Application to make the applying more accessible.
Know someone whose interested in becoming a teaching assistant? Link them in - there's a link to information on the NYSED Certification Application process and step by step instructions on what you need to do in order to become a certified Teaching Assistant.
2023 Labor Laws - are now accessible for view online.
UPDATE - NYS COVID-19 SICK LEAVE
Board of Education
Need to locate our Board Agendas and Minutes: https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/portjeff/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
Bargaining Agreements:
Benefits Corner - Highlighted Benefit
I. Entitles eligible employees to:
- take up to 12 workweeks (26 weeks for military caregiver leave)
- of unpaid, job protection leave
- in a 12 month period
- for specified family and medical reasons
- the right to take a leave
- the right to continuation of benefits
- reinstatement to same or equivalent job
To be eligible for FMLA benefits, an employee must:
- Work for a covered employer
- Have been employed by the employer for a total of 12 months
- Have worked at least 1,250 hours (hours worked) in the immediately preceding 12 months, and
- Work at a location in the U.S. or in a territory or possession of the U.S., where at least 50 employees are employed by the employer within 75 miles
Eligible Reasons for Leave
- Birth and care of the newborn child of the employee
- Placement of a child for adoption or foster care with the employee
- Care for an immediate family member (spouse, child or parent) with a serious health condition
- Medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition
- To care for a military member or veteran under "military caregiver leave" (26-week entitlement) or
- Under exigencies for deployment, etc., of a military member
For more information click on the presentation below or contact HR for an appointment
MENTAL HEALTH CORNER
One-minute Stress Strategies
4-7-8 breathing:
Slow it down to soothe mind and body -
- Exhale with sound through your mouth to the count of eight
- Inhale quietly through your nose to the count of four
- Hold your breath to the count of seven
- Repeat for 4 breath cycles, and ideally twice a day
What is EAP?
It's an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through BOCES: https://www.portjeff.k12.ny.us/download/pdfs/Business_Office/Benefits/EAPRightForMeBrochure.pdf, that provides confidential crisis intervention, assessment and referral services to employees, retired employees and their families.
EAP can assist you by helping to:
- Explore fully the presenting concerns and the factors that are influencing your emotional, physical and mental well-being
- Clarify the options available to address your specific needs.
- Prioritize the steps necessary to address and resolve your concerns.
- Advocate for quality and affordable assistance.
Below are a few examples of services EAP provides counseling for:
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Communication
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Marital conflict
- Self-esteem
EAP provides services 12 months a year and is available during school breaks and summer. They have both daytime and evening hours. To schedule an appointment or would like additional information, you can call (631) 289-0480 or visit their website: www.esboces.org/EAP and visit the EAP orientation PowerPoint presentation on the welcome page
Medford Office
1741D North Ocean Avenue
Medford, NY 11763
631-289-0480
Commack Office
35 Crooked Hill Road, Suite 103
Commack, NY 11725
631-858-9177
Hampton Bays Office
188 W Montauk Hwy, Suite E1
Hampton Bays, NY 11946
631-728-2008
Learn more about our Policies
Excerpt: For an employee's own serious health condition, the District requires an employee to use any earned paid time off such as sick, personal or vacation days to be used concurrently for the purpose of FMLA unpaid leave until their healthcare provider certifies that they are no longer disabled/unable to work.
The employee shall notify the District of his/her request for leave, if foreseeable, at least 30 days prior to the date when the leave is to begin. If such leave is not foreseeable then the employee shall give such notice as is practical.
For more information click on the link above
Excel Tips
- Crtl + ; - enters current date in cell
- Shift + F2 - Add/edit a comment
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Superintendent of Schools Jessica Schmettan | Deputy Superintendent Sean Leister | Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Robert Neidig, Ed.D. |
Superintendent of Schools
Deputy Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
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Executive Director of Human Resources Isha Morgenstern | Director of Facilities & Transportation Fred Koelbel | Director of Special Education Jodi Cahill, Ed.D. |
Executive Director of Human Resources
Director of Facilities & Transportation
