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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Occupational TherapistOccupational Therapist PES Jefferson Cty 1.31.26

LOCATION:  Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with initial assignment in Jefferson County Schools

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $55,103-$57,303, 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.    

 

 

$55,103-$57,303
Social Worker MSW Lew ACES PES 1.31.26Social Worker MSW Lew ACES PES 1.31.26

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with initial assignment at Lewis County ACES Program, Lowville, NY 13367  

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $55,687-57,887. 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.  This is a 10-month position. Opportunities available for clinical supervision if eligible.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

  • Provide individual and group counseling to students with disabilities
  • Assist CSE’s in conducting initial evaluations
  • Assess, document, and report student progress on counseling goals
  • Collaborate with a team of educators serving students
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, school personnel, CSE’s, and community agencies
$55,687 - 57,887
Special Education TeacherSpecial Education Teacher PES Jeff Lew Cty 1.31.26

TITLE: Special Education Teacher 

            Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Positions Available

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with initial assignment in Component District in Jefferson or Lewis County  

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.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $53,472-$60,702. 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  

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible.

CLOSING DATE:  November 30, 2025

$53,472-$60,702
Speech TherapistSpeech Therapist PES IR 1.31.26

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

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

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $53,472-$60,702Commensurate 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

START DATE: As soon as possible.

CLOSING DATE:  January 31, 2026

 

 

$53,472 -$60,702
Teacher of the Deaf & Hearing ImpairedTeacher of Deaf & Hear Imp PES Jeff Lew 1.31.26

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

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.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $53,472-$60,702.  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

 

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible.

 

$53,472 -$60,702
Clinical Nursing Full Time Adult Ed 1.31.26Clinical Nursing Full Time Adult Ed 1.31.26

 

TITLE:   Clinical Nursing Instructor for Adult Practical Nursing Program – Full Time

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

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.

COMPENSATION: $45.00 per hour

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible.

 

$45.00 per hour
Practical Nursing InstructorLPN Instructor AE Globe 1.31.26

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $55,000-$60,000. This is a full time, 10-month position. 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.

Nursing Instructor position: full-time/daytime faculty position in the Practical Nursing Program.  Position will be responsible for successfully performing the professional duties of didactic, simulation lab and clinical instruction.  Position will be responsible for the following: student advisement and discipline, accreditation including course and program revision, program development, assessment development and monitoring, and perform other professional duties as directed and/or approved by the Health Careers Coordinator or Supervisor of Adult & Continuing Education.

$55,000-$60,000
School PsychologistSchool Psychologist Itinerant PPD 1.31.26

TITLE: School Psychologist

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

SALARY: Starting at $62,348. 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.
$62,348
School PsychologistSchool Psychologist PPD Sackets Harbor 1.31.26

TITLE: School Psychologist

LOCATION: Jefferson Lewis BOCES, Watertown, New York with initial assignment at Sackets Harbor.                 

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.
  • Committee on Special Education Chairperson
  • Other duties as assigned.
Starting at $62,348

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