TITLE: School Counseling Assistant Part-Time- (Grant Funded Position) 10 Month Position

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with assignment at LaFargeville Central School District

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: 0.6 FTE = $18,000 - $21,000, Commensurate with education/experience and in keeping with the agreement. NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies.

STARTING DATE: December 1, 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: School Counseling Assistants hired by the JLHHO BOCES, on behalf of the targeted schools will:
· Focus efforts on the secondary population of students identified as most in need in terms of an MTSS framework (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support).
· Assist district faculty and staff in supporting students and their families to resolve attendance, learning, behavioral, or other educational barriers.
· Serve to support LaFargeville CSD in implementation of the social emotional learning curriculum, Positive Action, with students in grades 6-12.
· Collaborate regularly with BOCES colleagues and MTSS Coordinator.
· Act as a member of relevant district committees possibly including, but not limited to, MTSS Tier I Team and Tier II/III Team, Attendance Team, and Grade Level Teams.
· Engage in data-based decision-making with district staff to identify student supports at Tiers I, II, III.
· Support grant initiatives such as development of an MTSS framework, reducing Chronic Absenteeism, improving Family Engagement, increasing Graduation Rates, and incorporating Social/Emotional Learning.
· Work with the School Counselor and Community School Coordinator to fill gaps in needed outreach.
· Establish relationships with Bohlen Tech Career & Technical Education (CTE) instructors to support student attendance and grades.
· Monitor and post daily attendance for students and staff.
· Act on grant’s intent to reengage disconnected students by bringing them back to an educational program in the local school, at BOCES, or to workforce development or other training with the range of grant partners.
· Assist CTE students with finding internships or career-relevant volunteer experiences (liaising with the BOCES leaders for this), identifying barriers to such experiences (e.g., transportation) and working with district and other leaders to address these barriers, establishing pre-internship type experiences for youth including community service and volunteering.

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with initial assignment in a Component District or Center-based classroom in Jefferson or Lewis County

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: 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 physical 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.

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with initial assignment in a Component District or Center-based classroom in Jefferson or Lewis County

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 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.

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES and Affiliated Regional Program Sites

COMPENSATION: Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications and will be negotiated with the school district making the appointment.

RESPONSIBILITES/DUTIES: Selected candidates must be prepared to serve in any one of the 17 component school districts supported by Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES. Assignments may arise throughout the school year and may vary in duration based on the needs of the requesting school district. This is an ongoing recruitment. Admission to the candidate pool does not guarantee an assignment.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the assigned school or program.
• Foster a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
• Maintain continuity of school operations, programs, procedures, and expectations.
• Supervise, support, and evaluate faculty and staff as appropriate to the assignment.
• Promote high-quality instruction and support student achievement.
• Collaborate with district and BOCES leadership, teachers, support staff, families, students, and community partners.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with all school community stakeholders.
• Support student attendance, behavior management, discipline practices, and social-emotional needs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, New York State Education Department requirements, Board of Education policies, collective bargaining agreements, and district procedures.
• Support emergency response efforts, school safety planning, and crisis management.
• Provide leadership continuity during transitions and assist with preparation for the incoming permanent administrator.
• When appropriate, provide executive coaching, mentoring, and consultation to district administrators to support leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and continuity of operation.
• Complete other responsibilities assigned by the Superintendent or appropriate BOCES administrator.

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES and Affiliated Regional Program Sites

COMPENSATION: Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications and will be negotiated with the school district making the appointment.

RESPONSIBILITES/DUTIES: Selected candidates must be prepared to serve in any one of the 17 component school districts supported by Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES. Assignments may arise throughout the school year and may vary in duration based on the needs of the requesting school district. This is an ongoing recruitment. Admission to the candidate pool does not guarantee an assignment.
• Serving as the chief executive officer of the school district and providing leadership for all district programs, operations, and personnel.
• Working collaboratively with the board of education to maintain continuity, establish priorities, and support effective governance.
• Implementing board policies and carrying out the goals and directives established by the board of education.
• Providing leadership and oversight for instructional programs, student services, finance, human resources, facilities, transportation, school safety, and district operations.
• Overseeing the development, administration, and monitoring of the district budget in collaboration with the school business official and board of education.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, New York State Education Department requirements, board policies, collective bargaining agreements, and district procedures.
• Supporting labor relations, collective bargaining, personnel matters, and the administration of employee contracts.
• Assisting with emergency response, district safety planning, crisis management, and continuity of operations.
• Providing continuity during the leadership transition and assisting the board of education with preparations for the arrival of a permanent superintendent.
• As requested by the Board of Education or Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership support to newly appointed superintendents and district leadership teams to promote a successful transition and strengthen organizational capacity.

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES and Affiliated Regional Program Sites

COMPENSATION: Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications and will be negotiated with the school district making the appointment.

RESPONSIBILITES/DUTIES: Selected candidates must be prepared to serve in any one of the 17 component school districts supported by Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES. Assignments may arise throughout the school year and may vary in duration based on the needs of the requesting school district. This is an ongoing recruitment. Admission to the candidate pool does not guarantee an assignment.
• Oversee the development, administration, and monitoring of the annual budget.
• Manage accounting, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, and financial reporting.
• Prepare financial reports, projections, analyses, and recommendations for the Superintendent and Board of Education.
• Support long-range financial planning and responsible stewardship of public resources.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, New York State Education Department requirements, Office of the State Comptroller guidance, Board policies, and district procedures.
• Coordinate annual independent audits and assist with corrective action plans as needed.
• Oversee state aid, grants, claims, contracts, bidding, and procurement processes.
• Support capital projects, facilities planning, transportation, food service, insurance, risk management, and other operational functions, as assigned.
• Supervise and support business office and operational staff.
• Collaborate with superintendents, boards of education, administrators, auditors, legal counsel, bargaining units, vendors, and community partners.
• Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard district assets and confidential information.
• Provide continuity during leadership transitions and prepare records and information for the incoming permanent School Business Official.
• As requested by the Superintendent or Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, provide mentoring, coaching, and consultation to School Business Officials, business office personnel, or administrative teams to support leadership development, financial stewardship, and a successful transition
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or appropriate BOCES administrator.

LOCATION: Various classrooms located in Jefferson and Lewis County                

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:  

• Provide instruction to students with emotional and learning disabilities
• Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning
• Record and report student progress
• Collaborate with colleagues

LOCATION: Bohlen Technical Center, Watertown, NY
                     Howard G. Sackett Technical Center, Glenfield, NY
                     Boak Education Center, Lowville, NY

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: This is routine and repetitive physical work involving the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and related tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure. The work is performed under the supervision of an immediate supervisor. The incumbent does related work as required.

LOCATION: Various classrooms located in Jefferson and Lewis County         

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:  

• Assist with daily living and management skills for students with special needs
• Employ effective management practices to support diverse student   management needs and an environment conducive to learning
• Engage in continuing professional staff development activities

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, with initial assignment at Indian River Middle School for an 8:1:1 class

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 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.

Multiple Openings in Program for Exceptional Students

LOCATION: Initial assignment in a Component District or Center-based classroom in Jefferson or Lewis County

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Commensurate with experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement with the CSEA. 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:
• Assist teacher with classroom duties-correcting of papers, maintaining files, preparing reports
• Assists in physical care tasks and health-related activities as appropriate
• Supervises students – accompanying to mainstream classroom settings, lunch, bus duties
• Assists students with behavioral management needs
• Assists with classroom set-up, clean-up, and organization
• Other duties as directed by classroom teacher

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Commensurate with experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement with BOCES Professional Association contract. Health insurance, which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program and generous sick and personal day polices.

RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a professional level position involving responsibility for evaluation, planning, and providing hearing evaluations and treatment to students. The audiologist is under general supervisor of the Director of Program for Exceptional Students. The incumbent does related work as required.