Anticipated Vacancy for Special Education Teacher
Title: Special Education Teacher – 1.0 FTE
Certification: Student with Disabilities (Middle Childhood-grades 5- 9); Student with Disabilities (Adolescent-grades 7-12); or Permanent Special Education certification is required. Dual Certification is preferred
Location: Cohoes Middle School
Salary: Per CTA contract
Start Date: September 23, 2024
Apply by August 30, 2024. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #25-85 in “Subject” line. External Applicants must apply through: olasjobs.org.
Anticipated Vacancy for Teacher Aide
Title: Full-Time Teacher Aide – 1.0 FTE
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good general intelligence, ability to establish good relationships with children and others, familiarity with classroom routine, good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved, above average clerical aptitude, resourcefulness in conducting above described activities indirectly related to teaching process, neat personal appearance, ability to maintain discipline, tact, courtesy, good judgment, physical condition commensurate with the demands and duties of the position.
Acceptable training and experience: Graduation from high school or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Location: Harmony Hill School
Assignment: Behavior Development Class
Salary: Per CSEA Contract
Start Date: September 1, 2024
Apply by August 30, 2024. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #25-86 – in “Subject” line. External Applicants must apply through: olasjobs.org.
Anticipated Vacancy for Teacher Aide
Title: Full Time Teacher Aide – 1.0 FTE
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good general intelligence, ability to establish good relationships with children and others, familiarity with classroom routine, good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved, above average clerical aptitude, resourcefulness in conducting above described activities indirectly
related to teaching process, neat personal appearance, ability to maintain
discipline, tact, courtesy, good judgment, physical condition commensurate with the demands and duties of the position.
Acceptable experience and training: Graduation from high school or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Location: Cohoes High School
Assignment: General Education
Salary: Per CSEA Contract
Start Date: Immediate
Apply by September 4, 2024. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #25-88 in “Subject” line. External Applicants must apply through: olasjobs.org.
Anticipated Vacancy for Teacher Aide
Title: Full Time Teacher Aide – 1.0 FTE
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good general intelligence, ability to establish good relationships with children and others, familiarity with classroom routine, good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved, above average clerical aptitude, resourcefulness in conducting above described activities indirectly
related to teaching process, neat personal appearance, ability to maintain
discipline, tact, courtesy, good judgment, physical condition commensurate with the demands and duties of the position.
Acceptable experience and training: Graduation from high school or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Location: Harmony Hill School
Assignment: General Education
Salary: Per CSEA Contract
Start Date: Immediate
Apply by September 4, 2024. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #25-87 in “Subject” line. External Applicants must apply through: olasjobs.org.
Civil Service: Competitive – Purchasing Agent
(See Attached Position Description for Purchasing Agent position)
Schedule: Work Year – 12-month work year (Central Office Schedule)
Location: Central Administration/District-wide
Start Date: Sept. 1, 2024
Salary: $45,000-$55,000 (commensurate with experience)
Appointment: Provisional Appointment
Provisional appointment in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law. Candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with City of Cohoes Civil Service Rules to obtain a permanent appointment
Apply in writing by August 28. Please include a cover letter, resume and three recent letters of supervisory recommendations.
Cohoes City School District employees may respond to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. All others please apply through: olasjobs.org.
Civil Service: Competitive – Senior Typist
(See Attached Position Description for Senior Typist position)
Schedule: Work Year – 12-month work year (Central Office Schedule)
Location: Harmony Hill Elementary School
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Per CSEA contract
Appointment: Provisional Appointment
Vacancies are filled by a certified list provided by the City of Cohoes Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate
must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Rules for the City of Cohoes Civil Service to obtain a permanent appointment
Apply by August 26. Cohoes City School District employees may respond to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. All others please apply through: olasjobs.org.
Civil Service: Competitive – Confidential Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services
(See Attached Position Description)
Schedule: Work Year – 12-month work year (Central Office Schedule)
Location: Administration Office
Start Date: September 1, 2024
Salary: TBD
Appointment: Provisional Appointment
The candidate appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Rules for the City of Cohoes Civil Service to obtain a permanent appointment.
Apply by August 20. Cohoes City School District employees may respond to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. All others please apply through: olasjobs.org. Please include a cover letter, resume and three (3) recent letters of recommendations from a supervisor.
Full-Time Teacher Aide – 1.0 FTE
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good general intelligence, ability to establish good relationships with children and others, familiarity with classroom routine, good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved, above average clerical aptitude, resourcefulness in conducting above described activities indirectly
related to teaching process, neat personal appearance, ability to maintain
discipline, tact, courtesy, good judgment, physical condition commensurate with the demands and duties of the position.
Acceptable training and experience: Graduation from high school or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Location: Cohoes Middle School
Assignment: 1:1
Salary: Per CSEA Contract
Start Date: September 1, 2024
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #25-72 in “Subject” line). External Applicants must apply through: olasjobs.org.
Full-Time Teacher Aide – 1.0 FTE
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good general intelligence, ability to establish good relationships with children and others, familiarity with classroom routine, good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved, above average clerical aptitude, resourcefulness in conducting above described activities indirectly
related to teaching process, neat personal appearance, ability to maintain
discipline, tact, courtesy, good judgment, physical condition commensurate with the demands and duties of the position.
Acceptable experience and training: Graduation from high school or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Location: Abram Lansing Elementary School
Assignment: Functional Skills Gr. 3-5
Salary: Per CSEA Contract
Start Date: September 1, 2024
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #25-71 in “Subject” line). External Applicants must apply through: olasjobs.org.
Non-Instructional-Civil Service Competitive Senior Typist
Title: Senior Typist 1.0 FTE
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to type accurately at a satisfactory rate of speed; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to get along well with others; ability to write legibly; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; neatness; accuracy; tact and courtesy; integrity; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with demands and duties of the position.
Acceptable experience and training: Graduation from high school (or possession of a high school equivalency diploma) and two years of clerical experience which shall have involved typing; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Schedule: Work Year – 12-month work year (central office schedule)
Location: Abram Lansing Elementary School
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Per CSEA contract
Appt: Vacancies are filled by a certified list provided by the City of Cohoes Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Rules for the City of Cohoes Civil Service to obtain a permanent appointment.
Apply by August 13, 2024. Cohoes City School District employees may respond to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. External Applicants must apply through: olasjobs.org.
Vacancy for Senior Typist – Non-Instructional–Civil Service Competitive
Title: Senior Typist – 1.0 FTE
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to type accurately at a satisfactory rate of speed; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to get along well with others; ability to write legibly; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; neatness; accuracy; tact and courtesy; integrity; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with demands and duties of the position.
Acceptable experience and training: Graduation from high school (or possession of a high school equivalency diploma) and two years of clerical experience which shall have involved typing; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Schedule: Work Year – 10-month work year
Location: Cohoes High School
Start Date: September 1, 2024
Salary: Per CSEA contract
Appt: Vacancies are filled by a certified list provided by the City of Cohoes Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Rules for the City of Cohoes Civil Service to obtain a permanent appointment.
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees may respond to hrpostings@cohoes.org. External Applicants must apply through: olasjobs.org.
Notice of Vacancy – Interim Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services for the 2024-25 School Year.
See Attachment for Position Description
Additional Requirements:
- New York State certification as a School District Administrator, (SDA), or School District Leader, (SDL), is required; permanent certification in a teaching field
- Master’s Degree from an accredited institution
- Successful experience as an Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent or Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Schedule: Work year – 12–Month Central Office Schedule
Location: Administration Offices
Salary: To be determined based on qualification and experience
For specific questions related to this position, please contact Superintendent of Schools, Ms. Peggy O’Shea, at poshea@cohoes.org.
Continuous recruitment until filled. Please include current resume, placement credentials, academic transcripts, verification of NYS SDA or SDL certification, and three recent letters of recommendation All applicants should apply by email or in writing to: hrpostings@cohoes.org or olasjobs.org.
Vacancy for Anticipated School District Treasurer – Civil Service Exempt
(See attached job description)
Title: School District Treasurer – 1.0 FTE
Location: Central Administration
Schedule: 12–Month (Central Office)
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Start Date: TBD
Appointment: This is an exempt appointment in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law. Candidate must meet established minimum qualifications.
Qualifications: See attached description
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees may respond to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. All others please respond to: olasjobs.org. Please include a cover letter, resume and three (3) recent letters of recommendations from a supervisor.
Vacancy for Teacher Aide
Title: Full Time Teacher Aide – 1.0 FTE
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good general intelligence, ability to establish good relationships with children and others, familiarity with classroom routine, good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved, above average clerical aptitude, resourcefulness in conducting above described activities indirectly
related to teaching process, neat personal appearance, ability to maintain
discipline, tact, courtesy, good judgment, physical condition commensurate with the demands and duties of the position.
Acceptable experience and training: Graduation from high school or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Location: Van Schaick Grade School assignment: Grades K-2 Functional Skills
Salary: Per CSEA Contract
Start Date: September 1, 2024
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees may respond to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include Vacancy #25-59 in the Subject line. External Applicants must apply through: olasjobs.org.
Full Time Teacher Aide – 1.0 FTE
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good general intelligence, ability to establish good relationships with children and others, familiarity with classroom routine, good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved, above average clerical aptitude, resourcefulness in conducting above described activities indirectly related to teaching process, neat personal appearance, ability to maintain discipline, tact, courtesy, good judgment, physical condition commensurate with the demands and duties of the position.
Acceptable Experience and Training: Graduation from high school or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Location: Abram Lansing Elementary School
Assignment: General Education
Salary: Per CSEA Contract
Start Date: September 1, 2024
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees may respond to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include Vacancy #25-56 in the Subject line. External Applicants must apply through: olasjobs.org.
Part-Time Teacher Aides
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good general intelligence, ability to establish good relationships with children and others, familiarity with classroom routine, background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved, above average clerical aptitude, resourcefulness in conducting above-described activities indirectly related to teaching process, neat personal appearance, ability to maintain discipline, tact, courtesy, good judgment, physical condition commensurate with the demands and duties of the position.
Acceptable Experience and Training: Graduation from high school or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Location: Districtwide
Salary: Hourly
Start Date: Ongoing
Continuous recruitment until filled. Apply at: hrpostings@cohoes.org (please include position title in “Subject” line).