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Jefferson-Lewis BOCES Openings

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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
School PsychologistSchool Psychologist Itinerant PPD 6.30.25

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.
Starting at $62,348
Substitute CleanerSubstitute Cleaner 6.30.25

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.

$16.75 per hour
Substitute Bus DriverSubstitute Bus Driver 6.30.25

Position is on-call.  Operates school bus on assigned trips. Performs required pre and post-check of school bus.  Keeps assigned bus clean.  Fills out daily reports of mileage, defects, incidents and bus condition. Follows proper driving techniques and follows all vehicle and traffic laws.

$20.80 per hour
Substitute TeacherSubstitute Teacher 6.30.25
  • 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
$137.60-$142.60 per day
Substitute Teacher Aide/Teacher AssistantSubstitute Teacher Aide /Teacher Assistant 6.30.25
  • 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
$112 per day
Adult Education Specialist – WIOA Literacy InstructorLiteracy WIOA CTE AE JCC 6.30.25

LOCATION: Jefferson Lewis BOCES with the primary assignment at Bohlen Technical Center; secondary assignments as needed at Adult Education partner locations in the area.    

STARTING DATE: July 1, 2025 or as soon as possible.                                                                                                                  

SCHEDULE: This is a part-time position, Monday through Friday (6-hours/day) during the academic year and two days per week (3-hours/day) during the months of July and August.  The academic year follows the local scholastic calendar. 

COMPENSATION: $22 - $27/hour       

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: To provide workforce development and literacy services to assist individuals who are not enrolled or not required to be enrolled in secondary school under NYS law.  Workforce development instruction, the core of this position, will assist students to acquire digital literacy skills, fundamental work skills and personal money skills for economic self-sufficiency.  The secondary focus is literacy instruction in order to assist students acquire the necessary academic skills to obtain a NYS High School Equivalency diploma.                

$22 - $27/hour
Teacher of Speech and Language Disabilities or Speech PathologistSpeech Therapist PES IR 6.30.25

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: August 27, 2025

$53,472 -$60,702
Teacher of the Deaf & Hearing ImpairedTeach of the Deaf & Hear Imp PES Jeff Lew 6.30.25

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: August 27, 2025

 

$53,472 -$60,702
Special Education TeacherSpecial Education Teacher PES Jeff Lew Cty 6.30.25

TITLE: Special Education Teacher 

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

STARTING DATE: August 27, 2025

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  

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.

 

$53,472-$60,702

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