Non-Instructional Openings

Vacancy for Teacher Aide

Title: Full Time Teacher Aide:
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
Salary: Per CSEA Contract
Assignment: K2 Functional Skill Class
Start Date: Immediate

Please apply by November 1, 2024. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #25-109 in Subject” line) External Applicants must apply through:  olasjobs.org.

Temporary Vacancy for School Psychologist

PositionSchool Psychologist – 1.0 FTE
Certification: School Psychologist
Location: Cohoes Middle School
Salary:  Per CTA contract
Start Date:  – December 16, 2024 through April 2, 2025 (dates are tentative)

Please apply by October 30, 2024. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #25-107 in Subject” line) External Applicants must apply through:  olasjobs.org.

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 Middle School
Assignment: General Education
Salary: Per CSEA Contract
Start Date: Immediate

Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #25-101 in Subject” line) External Applicants must apply through:  olasjobs.org.

Senior Account Clerk Typist

Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good knowledge of the methods used in keeping financial accounts and records; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, routines, and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to type at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to get along well with others; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; good judgement; physical condition commensurate with the demands and duties of the position.

Acceptable Experience and Training:
OPEN COMPETITIVE – Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and years of experience, which shall have involved typing, and compilation and maintenance of financial accounts/records; or
Graduation from a regionally accredited New York State registered college with an Associate’s degree in secretarial science and one year of clerical experience which shall have involved typing and compilation and maintenance of financial account/records.
Schedule: Work Year – 12-month work year (Central Office Schedule)
Location: Administration Office
Assignment: Accounts Payable
Salary: As 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 should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #25-99 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: Van Schaick Grade School
Assignment: Grades K-2 Functional Skills
Salary: Per CSEA Contract
Start Date: Immediate

Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #25-98 in Subject” line) External Applicants must apply through:  olasjobs.org.

Teacher Aide – Two (2) positions

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

Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #25-93 – 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 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.

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.

Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees may respond to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. External Applicants must apply through: olasjobs.org.

Vacancy for Senior Typist – Non-InstructionalCivil 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

ScheduleWork year 12Month Central Office Schedule
LocationAdministration Offices
SalaryTo 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.

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).

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