Number of Positions: 1

Salary: $50,678 - $71,564, commensurate with experience  

Location: To Be Determined, some travel required

Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:00A-2:45P

The School Psychologist is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations. The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings, designing systems, programs and services that maximize students’ social, emotional, and educational success. In collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities, the school psychologist promotes effective educational environments.

• Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results for students and participate in IEP conferences, team meetings, and problem-solving meetings. 

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy per IEP requirements. 

• Monitor completion of case study evaluations and participate in IEP conferences and problem-solving meetings. 

• Coordinate Functional Behavior Assessments and development of Behavior Intervention Plans with school-based teams

• Integrate psychological services into the classroom environment as appropriate. 

• Provide assistance to staff in the design and implementation of appropriate interventions and accommodations for students. 

• Evaluate and/or translate research into practice and understand research design and statistics in sufficient depth to plan and conduct investigations and program evaluations for improvement of services. 

• Contribute to program development that furthers the integration of social, coping, and problem-solving in the classroom. 

• Provide support services to parents/guardians as needed. 

• Coordinate and/or collaborate with a range of individuals/agencies to promote and provide comprehensive services to students and families. 

• Provide and/or assist in professional development for staff, parents, and/or the community. 

• Participate in professional growth activities annually

• Proficiently use technology to communicate, compile reports, and collect data. 1

• Participate in building or program activities and meetings as appropriate.

Number of Positions : 2

Salary: $49,202- $69,480, commensurate with experience

Location: To be determined, some travel required

Work Hours: Monday - Friday ; TBD

A certified School Social Worker provides individual and group counseling for students to support their social, emotional and behavioral needs that interfere with their ability to access and perform in school.  The LMSW or LCSW will facilitate communication between home, school and community partners. The School Social Worker must have working knowledge of: the principals, practices and ethical standards of School Social Work; the relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations; current knowledge of the community resources and support systems available to assist students and their families; and the ability to deal effectively and appropriately with colleagues, students, parents and other educational professionals regarding student concerns and problems.

• Provides individual and group counseling according to students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that address the social/emotional/behavioral needs that interfere with students’ learning or the ability of others to learn

• Collaborates with school personnel in developing and implementing effective social and behavioral interventions for students

• Facilitates and collaborates with Functional Behavior Assessments & Behavior Intervention plans focused on developing prosocial skills that allow students to access and participate in the educational setting.

•  Coordinates home, school and community resources to help prevent and address crisis situations

• Communicates with staff, administration and parents concerning students’ social, emotional and behavioral progress

•  Consults and collaborates with social services, mental health agencies and other community providers

•  Participates in the professional community by communicating regularly with administration and staff, assisting with problem-solving around student issues, and maintaining appropriate training and professional development.

Number of Positions: 1 (Part-time - up to 19 hours per week)

Salary: $37.68 per hour

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls & various locations based upon clinical/laboratory rotations

Work Hours: Thursday & Friday; 6:45–3:45

• Promote a positive learning environment with an emphasis on patient/student safety and compliance that meets national & NYS accrediting agency standards.

• Exhibit professional behavior and communication that serve as a positive role model for students.

• Plans for students' laboratory and/or clinical instruction on a weekly basis following the established and NYS Office of Professions-approved curriculum & learning objectives.

• Complete weekly clinical evaluations and systematic observations and timely feedback to the student according to the WSWHE BOCES Practical Nursing program, clinical curriculum expectations, and facility standards.

• Consistently demonstrate comprehensive clinical judgement, critical thinking, and problem-solving knowledge & skills to model, create, and scaffold clinical experiences to enable students to master clinical learning objectives.

• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and skills through continuing education and professional development opportunities.

• Perform clinical instructional supervisory responsibilities thoroughly and consistently to ensure students are actively engaged in developing the expected professional competencies while working in clinical instructional settings.

Number of Positions: Continuous Recruitment

Salary: $37.68 per hour

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls & Various Clinical Settings

Work Hours: Monday - Wednesday 7:45am-2:45pm; Thursday - Friday 6:30am-3:30pm

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of subject;

• Demonstrates an understanding of adult learner needs and differentiating instructional approaches;

• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions;

• Prepare and deliver lectures to practical nursing students on topics such as anatomy & physiology, care of clients across the lifespan, community health practices, critical thinking and clinical judgement, fundamentals of nursing, leadership in nursing, legal and ethical aspects and professional behavior in nursing, maternity nursing, medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, nutrition, pediatric nursing, and pharmacology;

• Collaborate to plan and prepare course materials such as syllabi, instructional lessons, and homework assignments with colleagues and program supervisor approval;

• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to address teaching and research issues;

• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction with colleagues and program supervisor approval;

• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others;

• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records;

• Exhibit professional behavior and communication skills that serve as a positive role model and mentor for students;

• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues;

• Provide orientation for new students at the healthcare facility, including the facility's job description for nursing staff, the Policy and Procedure Manual, location of educational resources, safety precautions, emergency protocols and blood-borne pathogens' protection;

• Assign students to a variety of patients/clients to reinforce basic nursing fundamentals and to gain experience in the role of the practical nurse;

• Promote a positive learning environment with an emphasis on patient/student safety and compliance that meets the national accrediting agency standards;

• Complete weekly and end-of-rotation clinical evaluations with systematic observations, and timely objective/subjective feedback to the student according to BOCES practical nursing program and facility standards;

• Attend monthly faculty meetings to maintain productive two-way communication between the program supervisor and assigned faculty members;

• Provide feedback to the practical nursing program supervisor about current department/hospital policies or changes in practice in the nursing field and recommend appropriate program changes;

• Maintain current state-of-the-art knowledge and skills through continuing education and professional development opportunities;

• Perform other duties as assigned by the program supervisor.