This position involves responsibility for working with disadvantaged or at-risk children and parents with economic, emotional, social and environmental stresses.  The work is performed within defined limits of a plan formulated with a certified Social Worker.  Work situations not covered within the plan are referred to the certified Social Worker.  The work is performed under the general supervision of a certified Social Worker who is available for consultation.  The incumbent does related work as required.

• Gathers social history on pupils, observes children's classroom behavior and assists social worker(s) in developing plans for disadvantaged and at-risk program students;
• As assigned, provides social casework services to children and their parents within economic, emotional, social and environmental settings and within well-defined and formulated plans;
• Records significant social services progress data and periodic assessment in children's social history files;
• Works with interdisciplinary groups in developing and formulating plans and carrying out specialized social services work;
• Coordinates school/home/work site experiences and activities to reinforce classroom training;
• Provides a variety of support functions including arranging for the transportation of students, assisting parents in completing Family Court Petitions and arranging for the transportation of parents to school for conferences;
• Maintains information on community and educational resources which can be utilized by disadvantaged or at-risk children and their families;
• Works with the certified Social Worker in modifying and revising plans for individual students whose progress and behavior warrants such modifications;
• Keeps records and prepares reports on students' progress.

Number of Positions: 1

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

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls

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

The Mathematics Special Education Teacher does the following:

• Plans and implements student-centered, evidenced-based instructional practices that build on student assets and are culturally responsive to promote the development of the whole child;

• Provides specially designed instruction and interventions for students' academic, social, emotional and behavioral needs;

• Collaborates with team members including related service providers and classroom staff to develop, implement and monitor IEP accommodations, modifications, supports and goals;

• Plans classroom instruction through adapting methods, materials and technology to meet students' individual needs and abilities;

• Utilizes classroom management strategies and positive behavior interventions and supports to promote student growth in self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making ;

• Evaluates and reports on students' progress at designated intervals according to school procedures;

• Operates under school policies, procedures, and regulations;

• Participates in the development of curriculum and programs, including school-wide activities and program debriefs;

• Participates in collaborative problem-solving and planning with colleagues;

• Serves as case manager for assigned students;

• Collaborates with families, outside providers and CSE

• Other duties as assigned.

Number of Positions: 1

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

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls, NY

Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 - 2:45

The Interactive Media and Game Design Instructor is responsible for developing engaging lessons for students in an approved CTE program, aligned with industry standards.

• Develop and implement a curriculum that is aligned with industry standards, Common Career

• Technical Core, and New York State Computer Science Standards.

• Teach engaging lessons in computer science, game design, coding, animation, and the principles of the gaming industry.

• Collaborate with integrated academic instructors in the areas of English language arts, mathematics, and digital literacy standards.

• Assess student learning through projects, assignments, and technical assessments.

• Develop relationships with industry partners for work-based learning opportunities, guest speakers, and program feedback.

• Pursue industry certifications for students as applicable.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends and technology in the gaming industry;

• Maintain accurate administrative records for attendance, grades, certification exam results, and other data;

• Participate in professional development activities to stay current in the field;

• Maintain positive relationships with colleagues, parents, advisory boards, and computer/coding partners in the community;

• Implement BOCES policies, procedures and State Education Department mandates;

• Other duties as assigned.

Number of Positions: 1

Salary: $31,159 - $46,752, commensurate with experience

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls

Work Hours: TBD, 7.5 hours per day.

This position involves responsibility for processing information by operating a terminal linked to a mainframe computer or networked or stand-alone microcomputer in accordance with programmed instructions by the manipulation of a standard alphanumeric keyboard and related peripheral equipment to record, edit, store, revise and retrieve correspondence, reports, statistical, accounting and a variety of other forms of data.  This position does not involve responsibilities in the areas of computer programming or systems analysis.  However, an incumbent may modify or merge existing software or other program languages in accomplishing information processing functions.  Additionally, when not engaged in equipment operations, an incumbent performs a variety of clerical duties.

• Operates computer equipment and related peripheral equipment such as scanners, and printers.

• Maintains records by utilizing electronic management systems or programs, recording, editing, sorting, retrieving and revising data, correspondence, reports, statistical tables, forms and other textual materials and documents; 

• Compiles, verifies the accuracy of, and analyzes data, including the preparation of charts from multiple divisions of the organization, and prepares this data as reports for administration, local, regional and state regulatory agencies, and the Board of Education;

• Assigns and reviews work and instructs employees in specialized clerical and/or information processing activities specific to the division;

• Makes file searches, retrieves and prints data in standard software format, as well as creates custom reports and documents;

• Sets up appropriate controls on computer for margination, line spacing, paragraph, heading and footer information and other controls as necessary for document amendment or production;

• Prints completed documents to draft or letter quality as appropriate and forwards to supervisor or administrator for review;

• Confers with superiors on projects as to procedures; machine time, rate of output and difficulties encountered;

• Assists in training new personnel and staff on information processing equipment(and custom software) as requested;

• Uses local or wide area network for electronic mail, communication, data transfer, and searches;

• Prepares operator training materials and information equipment/software documentation;

• Communicates regularly with other BOCES departments, outside agencies and school districts;

• Performs a variety of clerical functions related to the position.

Number of Positions: 1

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

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls

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

A certified Foreign Language Teacher teaches students how to read, write, and understand foreign languages. The teacher provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

• Creates lesson plans that utilize various curriculum resources to teach students how to interpret foreign languages; helps students develop an appreciation for the cultures and countries in which the language is spoken

•  Integrates competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans and creates instructional resources for use in the classroom

•  Meets course and school-wide student performance goals; regularly observes and evaluates student performance; communicates student progress as required, at least quarterly

•  Manages student behavior in the classroom by following approved classroom management protocols

•  Creates a positive and engaging educational climate

•  Participates in the professional community by communicating regularly with administration and staff, and maintaining appropriate training and professional development

Number of Positions : 1

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

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls, NY 

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

The Biology Special Education Teacher does the following:

• Plans and implements student-centered, evidenced-based instructional practices that build on student assets and are culturally responsive to promote the development of the whole child;

• Provides specially designed instruction and interventions for students' academic, social, emotional and behavioral needs;

• Collaborates with team members including related service providers and classroom staff to develop, implement and monitor IEP accommodations, modifications, supports and goals;

• Plans classroom instruction through adapting methods, materials and technology to meet students' individual needs and abilities;

• Utilizes classroom management strategies and positive behavior interventions and supports to promote student growth in self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making ;

• Evaluates and reports on students' progress at designated intervals according to school procedures;

• Operates under school policies, procedures, and regulations;

• Participates in the development of curriculum and programs, including school-wide activities and program debriefs;

• Participates in collaborative problem-solving and planning with colleagues;

• Serves as case manager for assigned students;

• Collaborates with families, outside providers and CSE

• Other duties as assigned.

Number of Positions: 1

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

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

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls, NY

A dedicated alternative learning environment (ALE) multipurpose space to meet the needs of all students. WSWHE BOCES Code of Conduct and Progressive Discipline Model; incorporate restorative practices and social emotional learning strategies; and deliver MTSS-I  Tiered interventions and student success plans.

• Support students’ individual academic, career/postsecondary and social emotional goals; 

• Deliver a variety of researched-based positive student management and instructional strategies that are effective for improving student outcomes;

• Develop individual academic support plans;

• Promotes student-centered practices to improve teaching and learning and outcomes for all students; 

• Provides tiered intervention strategies as an integral member of the CTE MTSS-I, Student Success Teams and Data Teams;

• Attend TRIAD Team meetings and incorporate culturally responsive, inclusive … 

• Track student progress and adapt intervention methods in collaboration with classroom instructors to meet varying abilities and learning styles;

• Maintain accurate records for monitoring student progress, and other data;

• Participate in professional development activities;

• Maintain positive relationships with colleagues and parents;

• Implement BOCES policies, procedures and State Education Department mandates;

• Other duties as assigned.

Number of Positions : 1

Salary: $32,034 - $46,690 commensurate with experience, Shift differential applicable 

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 3:00pm-11:00pm

This class involves a variety of building maintenance and repair tasks of a skilled nature. Although employees in this class, by reason of personal training and experience, generally devote most of their time to working in a single specialized field, they are required to work along various mechanical lines as the occasion demands. In this respect, the class differs from such classes as Painter, Carpenter, Plumber, etc, which limits the incumbents to a single trade. The duties of this class differ from Building Maintenance worker by reason of the more skilled nature of the work involved. Incumbents perform their duties with some latitude for independent planning or laying out of the working details. In those cases where supervisory responsibilities are involved, the Building Maintenance Mechanic supervises a number of workers who perform maintenance and repair jobs of a semi-skilled nature. Does related work as required. 

• Supervises or performs repairs to plumbing, steam lines, electric wiring and equipment, furniture, doors and windows, hardware and varied mechanical equipment and machinery;

• Installs shelving, storage cabinets and new hardware;

• Oversees and takes part in ordinary building cleaning operations;

• Makes inspections of property to ascertain repair needs;

• Estimates material required for repairs;

• Keeps daily time and material records;

• Supervises and participates in a general grounds maintenance program;

• Occasional Emergency on call and snow plowing.

Number of Positions: 1

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

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls

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

The Career & Technical Education (CTE) Integrated English Language Arts (ELA) Instructor is responsible for coordinating, developing and delivering a curriculum that seamlessly blends ELA skills with technical content across various CTE programs. This role requires a unique ability to contextualize language arts within real-world, career-focused scenarios, enhancing students' literacy skills while preparing them for future careers.

•   Design and implement an integrated curriculum that aligns ELA standards with CTE content area;

•   Collaborate with CTE instructors to identify opportunities for incorporating reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills      into technical coursework;

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that engage students in both ELA and CTE concepts;

•  Assess student progress in ELA skills within the context of their chosen CTE program;

• Track student progress and adapt teaching methods to meet varying abilities and learning styles;

• Prepare students for certification exams by reviewing materials and administering practice tests;

• Maintain accurate administrative records for attendance, grades, certification exam results, and other data;

• Stay current with both ELA teaching methodologies and industry trends in relevant CTE fields;

•  Maintain positive relationships with colleagues, parents, advisory boards, and industry partners in the community;

• Implement BOCES policies, procedures and State Education Department mandates;

• Other duties as assigned.

Number of Positions: 1

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

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-2:45pm

The Special Education Teacher manage the academic, social and emotional needs of children with disabilities in various Special Education programs.

• Plans and implements student-centered, evidenced-based instructional practices that build on student assets and is culturally responsive to promote the development of the whole child;

• Provides specially designed instruction and interventions for students' academic, social, emotional and behavioral needs;

• Collaborates with team members including related service providers and classroom staff to develop, implement and monitor IEP accommodations, modifications, supports and goals;

• Plans classroom instruction through adapting methods, materials and technology to meet students' individual needs and abilities;

• Utilizes classroom management strategies and positive behavior interventions and supports to promote student growth in self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making ;

• Evaluates and reports on students' progress at designated intervals according to school procedures;

• Operates under school policies, procedures, and regulations;

• Participates in the development of curriculum and programs, including school-wide activities and program debriefs;

• Participates in collaborative problem-solving and planning with colleagues;

• Serves as case manager for assigned students;

• Collaborates with families, outside providers and CSE

• Other duties as assigned.