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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Transportation Job Skills Trainer/InstructorTransportation Job Skills Trainer Instr.10.31.24

LOCATION:  Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, Watertown, New York- Administration Building

STARTING DATE: As Soon As Possible

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $38,000 - $41,000. Commensurate with experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement. Health insurance which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Schedules/teaches and/or supervises the New York State Education Department mandated trainings for school bus drivers, monitors and attendants throughout New York State.  Assists with providing behind-the-wheel training, additionally, updating/maintaining 19-A files for school bus drivers for DMV audits.  Assists with conducting training programs for school officials, supervisors, and employees regarding drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures. May be required to occasionally operate a commercial motor vehicle. May be required to perform drug and/or alcohol collections for BOCES’ clients. Some evening hours may be required but additional compensation is provided for these sessions. 

$38,000 - $41,000
Occupational Therapist 10.31.24OT PES IR 10.31.24

LOCATION:  Jefferson County Region (One Position) Component Districts in Jefferson County Lewis County Region (Two Positions) One Part time (.6 FTW) with initial assignment at Town of Webb, 3 days per week, Old Forge, New York
One Full Position with Initial assignment at South Lewis Central School, Turin, New York (Start Date January 2025)

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $54,155-56,355 annual salary commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement with the BOCES Professional Association. Health insurance which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

  • Provide occupational therapy services to students with disabilities as well as those identified as benefiting from service
  • Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to therapy and learning.
  • Record and report student progress.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in general education.
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with parents.    

 

$54,155-$56,355
Clinical Nursing Instructor for Adult Practical Nursing Program – Part TimeClinical Nursing Part Time Adult Ed 10.31.2024

LOCATION: Jefferson Lewis BOCES Practical Nursing Simulation Lab and Samaritan Medical Center locations.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $45.00 per hour

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Provide clinical nursing instruction to adult students at various healthcare facilities. Provide lab instruction via hands-on and simulation to same students.  Ability to deploy simulation-based instruction subsequent to in-service training sessions.

$45.00 per hour
Special Education Teacher-Eight PositionsSpecial Ed Teacher 5-9 PES Boak IRMS ACES 10.31.24

TITLE: Special Education Teacher – Two Positions

LOCATION:

Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with initial assignment at       

Boak Education Center-ACES, Lowville, New York

 Indian River Middle School, Philadelphia, New York                                                                                                           

 Indian River Intermediate School, Philadelphia, New York                                                                                           

Alternative Center Education Services, Watertown, New York

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $52,249-$59,314. Commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement with the BOCES Professional Association. Health insurance which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:        

  • Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities.
  • Develop individualized student supports based upon student performance data and individualized education plans.
  • Record and report student progress.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in general education and provide resources to meet student learning needs
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with parents.
$52,249-$59,314
Teacher of Speech and Language Disabilities or Speech PathologistSpeech Therapist PES IR 10.31.24

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with initial assignment at Indian River Central School District

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $52,249-$59,314. Commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement with the BOCES Professional Association. Health insurance which includes vision & prescription coverage for full time positions, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Provide speech therapy services to students with disabilities as specified in Individual Education Plans and speech improvement services to non-disabled students.

$52,249-$59.314
School PsychologistSchool Psychologist Itinerant 10.31.24

TITLE: School Psychologist – Anticipated Itinerant Opening

LOCATION: Jefferson Lewis BOCES, Watertown, New York with possible assignment between two component districts.                 

SALARY: Starting at $60,532. Commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement with the BOCES Professional Association. Health insurance which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators to provide services to students. Duties include:

  • Psychological evaluations, IEP development, group and individual counseling, and consultation with parents and faculty
  • Participate in district’s Response to Intervention and Committee on Special Education in making decisions that are in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Starting at $60,532
English TeacherEnglish 7-12 ACES 10.31.2024

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:     $52,249- $59,314. Commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement with the BOCES Professional Association. Health insurance which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:      The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators to provide English Language Arts instruction in an alternative education environment.

  • Develop and present creative lessons for students
  • Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
  • Record and report student progress.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in special education.
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with parents.
$52,249- $59,314
Special Education Teacher-Six PositionsSpec Ed Tchr B-2, 1-6 PES Cal EMP 10.31.24

TITLE: Special Education Teacher – Six Positions

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with initial assignment at component districts in Jefferson County:
                       Calcium Elementary, Calcium, New York – Four Positions
                       Evans Mills Elementary, Evans Mills, New York – Two Positions 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $52,249-$59,314. Commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement with the BOCES Professional Association. Health insurance which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies  

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:        

  • Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities.
  • Develop individualized student supports based upon student performance data and individualized education plans.
  • Record and report student progress.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in general education and provide resources to meet student learning needs.
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with parents.

 

$52,249-$59,314
Teacher of the Deaf & Hearing ImpairedTeacher of the Hearing Impaired 10.31.24

LOCATION: Itinerant Assignment:  This is an itinerant assignment serving the school districts within Jefferson & Lewis Counties.

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $52,249-$59,314. Commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement with the BOCES Professional Association. Health insurance which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: The Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides specialized instruction to K-12 students who have a hearing disability.  Services include direct instruction, consultation, and co-teaching as appropriate.  Preferred candidates will possess solid interpreting skills.

 

$52,249- $59,314
Science Teacher (Two Positions)Science Teacher ACES PES BOAK 10.31.2024

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, Program for Exceptional Students, Watertown Campus

And Boak Education Center, Lowville, New York 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $52,249- $59,314. Commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement with the BOCES Professional Association. Health insurance which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators to provide science instruction in an alternative education environment.

Duties Include:                            

  • Develop and present creative lessons for students
  • Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
  • Record and report student progress.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in special education.
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with parents
$52,249- $59,314

THE JEFFERSON-LEWIS-HAMILTON-HERKIMER-ONEIDA BOCES (JEFFERSON-LEWIS BOCES) DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, DISABILITY, OR AGE IN ITS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDES EQUAL ACCESS TO THE BOY SCOUTS AND OTHER DESIGNATED YOUTH GROUPS. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED TO HANDLE COMPLAINTS/INQUIRIES REGARDING THE BOCES NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICIES: GEORGE SHAFFER III, ESQ., TITLE IX OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, AT JEFFERSON-LEWIS BOCES, 20104 STATE ROUTE 3, WATERTOWN, NY 13601, VIA EMAIL AT GSHAFFER@BOCES.COM, OR VIA PHONE AT (315) 779-7046. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION VISIT: HTTP://WDCROBCOLP01.ED.GOV/CFAPPS/OCR/CONTACTUS.CFM FOR THE ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE OFFICE THAT SERVES YOUR AREA, OR CALL 1-800-421-3481. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE WISHING TO FILE A COMPLAINT MAY ALSO DO SO THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION’S OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AT HTTP://WWW2.ED.GOV/ABOUT/OFFICES/LIST/OCR/QA-COMPLAINTS.HTML