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Program for Exceptional Students Openings

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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
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
Registered Professional Nurse (School)Nurse Calcium PES 10.31.24

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with initial assignment at Calcium Primary, Calcium, New York

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: This is professional nursing position involving responsibility for giving care to students and for performing related nursing services such as pupil health screening and notification of defects and communicable disease control requiring judgment and skills. The work is performed under the general direction of a School Physician or administrator. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical assistants or Teacher Aides. Does related work as required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $38,253-$40,343. Commensurate with 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

$38,253-$40,343
Licensed Practical NurseLPN PES Calcium Primary 10.31.24

LOCATION:  Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with Initial assignment at Calcium Primary, Calcium, New York

RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide nursing services under the supervision of a registered nurse during the school day.  Responsibilities include record keeping, dispensing medications, and other prescribed procedures.  The LPN Aide will also assist with health-related office tasks under the direction of administration. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:  $26,744-$28,744. Commensurate with experience and in keeping with The current negotiated CSEA agreement. Health insurance, which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies.

$26,744-$28,744. Commensurate with experience
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
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
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

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