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

Salary: $38.68 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 : 1

Salary:$68,000-$72,000, Commensurate with experience

Location: Itinerant Districts(Johnsburg, Minerva, Glens Falls) 

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00A-4:00P

This is a technical position responsible for overseeing local +area network systems and equipment.  The incumbent coordinates Local Area Network (LAN) and/or Wide Area Network (WAN) installations and the subsequent on-going maintenance and support of such networks for school district facilities.  The incumbent also provides on-site support services to school district personnel on a wide range of technology services.  The work is performed under the general supervision of school district administrative personnel.  The incumbent may exercise supervision.  Does related work as required.

• Monitors and maintains local area network performance, resources, security and data integrity to include the upgrade and installation of software as required;
• Ensures the integrity of daily local area network backups;
• Manages the file systems and shared local area network storage areas; i.e., routine e-mail database maintenance;
• Documents/monitors licensing information and application information;
• Plans, implements and supports network solutions between multiple platforms;
•  Performs routine maintenance of computers and peripheral equipment, upgrades computer hardware and/or software as needed and coordinates off-site repairs;
• Tests LAN software, hardware and connectivity options, researches LAN industry trends, and recommends appropriate changes in hardware and software standards;
• Diagnoses and resolves Local Area Network and Wide Area Network, operating system and hardware and software problems;
• Provides technical support to users of a district;
• Mounts disks and tapes, backs up programs and data according to established schedules, prints reports, assigns passwords, and manages security;
• Attends and participates in professional conferences and meetings and serves as a technology liaison with parents, teacher groups, school district officials, BOCES and other program-related personnel;
• Serves on the school district wide technology committee providing technical advice and facilitating long-range technology planning;
• Direct supervision, including assigning work activities and conducting performance evaluations, of subordinate staff;
• Trains and instructs school district personnel regarding the proper use of all computer software, such as that used for e-mail, internet browsing, word processing and basic file management;
• Provides on-site training to instructional staff and other users in the operation of distance learning classroom equipment and other computer peripherals and audio-visual equipment;
• Sets up user local area network accounts and access rights; sets up user workstations for local area network, e-mail, internet and word-processing access;
• May design, create, implement and maintain website pages and graphics for the school district that are visually compelling and technically efficient;
• May recommend appropriate changes in hardware and software standards;
• May serve as the district’s coordinator of data and assist with various NYS reporting requirements;
• May assist with the preparation of the annual technology budget;
• Prepares an annual budget for the requisition of supplies, materials and equipment to maintain a Local Area Network and/or Wide Area Network and other district technology needs.

Number of Position :1

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

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00A-3:00P

Location: To be determined, some travel required

A certified Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) will prepare instructional materials that cover all aspects of reading, writing, listening, and speaking for English Language Learners (ELLs) in assigned district(s). The teacher will follow Part 154 regulations and the best instructional practices.

• Provide instructional support commensurate with Part 154 regulations, NYS Teaching Standards, and the Culturally-Responsive and Sustaining Framework.

• Select and sequence culturally relevant materials from established curriculum.

• Maintain appropriate student records and actively monitor the progress of English Language Learners (ELLs); collaborate with classroom teachers and serve as experts  in the best instructional practices for ELLs

• Establish relationships with English Language Learners (ELLs), their families, classroom teachers and other school personnel to help districts develop regular communication with parents about student progress and needs

• Modify content-specific assignments appropriate for ELLs at K-12 grade levels; incorporate technology when appropriate to enhance the learning experience

• Establish an efficient schedule which maximizes student contact

• Participate annually in regional scoring of NYSESLAT exam and provide follow-up support for assigned districts.

• Participate 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

Salary:$50,678-$71,564,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: 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.