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Program for Exceptional Students Openings

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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Supervisor of Programs for Exceptional StudentsSupervisor PES 4.30.24

LOCATION: Jefferson Lewis BOCES with initial assignment in Jefferson County Region

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Responsibilities include the supervision/evaluation of selected Special Education staff members, resolution of student discipline issues as well as liaison with Committees on Special Education, school district administrators, and other agencies.   Click Here for the complete job description.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $75,000-$82,000. This is a 12-month position.  Salary 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 vacation, sick and personal day policies.

$75,000-$82,000.
Teacher Support Person - Teacher AideTeacher Aides PES Jeff County 3.31.24

TITLE: Teacher Support Person - Teacher Aide
           Multiple Openings in Program for Exceptional Students

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with initial assignment at component districts throughout Jefferson County

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $19,635 -$20,009 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
$19,635 -$20,009
Teacher AssistantTeacher Assistants PES Jefferson 3.31.24

TITLE: Teacher Assistant – Multiple Openings in Program for Exceptional Students

STARTING DATE: A soon as possible

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with assignments in component districts throughout Jefferson County

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $21,000 - $21,063. Commensurate with certification/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 with instruction and assessment under the direction of the teacher
  • Assist in preparing lessons and materials
  • Employ effective management practices to support diverse student management needs and an environment conducive to learning
  • Engage in continuing professional staff development activities
$21,000 - $21,063
Teacher of Deaf and Hearing ImpairedTeacher of Hearing Impaired 3.31.24

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

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $50,609- $57,453. 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.

 

$50,609- $57,453
Teacher of Speech and Language Disabilities or Speech PathologistSpeech Therapist PES IR 3.31.24

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

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $50,609- $57,453. 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.

$50,609- $57,453
Special Education TeacherSpecial Education Teacher 1-6 PES IRIS 3.31.24

TITLE: Special Education Teacher – Two Positions

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with initial assignment at component districts in Jefferson County:
                   Indian River Intermediate School, Philadelphia, NY

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $50,609- $57,453. 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.

 

$50,609- $57,453
Special Education TeacherSpecial Ed Teacher 5-9 PES Boak IRMS 3.31.24

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

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $50,609- $57,453. 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.
$50,609- $57,453
Special Education TeacherSpecial Ed Teacher 5-9 Lowville PES 3.31.24

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with initial assignment at Lowville Academy Middle School, Lowville, NY

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $50,609- $57,453. 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.
$50,609- $57,453
Special Education TeacherSpec Ed Tchr B-2, 1-6 PES Cal EMP 3.31.24

TITLE: Special Education Teacher – Five Positions

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

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $50,609- $57,453. 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.

 

$50,609- $57,453
Special Education TeacherSpec Ed Tchr B-2, 1-6 7-12 PES IRIS 3.31.24

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with initial assignment at component districts in Jefferson County:
                   Indian River Intermediate School, Philadelphia, NY

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $50,609- $57,453. 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.

 

$50,609- $57,453
Social Studies TeacherSocial Studies Teacher Boak 3.31.24

TITLE: Social Studies Teacher

LOCATION: Boak Education Center, Lowville, New York

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $50,609- $57,453. 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 social studies 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.
$50,609- $57,453
Physical Education TeacherPhys Ed PES ACES Boak 3.31.24

TITLE: Physical Education Teacher  - Two Positions

LOCATION: Alternative Center for Educational Services, Watertown, New York
                  Boak Education Center - Alternative Center for Educ. Serv., Lowville New York

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $50,609-$57,453. 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.   

DUTIES: The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators to provide specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities.
Duties Include:                      

  • Provide instruction to students with emotional and learning disabilities.  Demonstrate understanding of adapted and modified physical education strategies.
  • Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
  • Record and report student progress.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in general education.
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with parents.
$50,609-$57,453

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