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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Music Teacher

Orange-Ulster BOCES is seeking full time Certified Teacher of Music.

Orange-Ulster BOCES provides the foundation and knowledge that enables its students to venture forth in any direction they choose. Students served (K-12) include individuals with significant developmental and intellectual disabilities, social/emotional needs, behavior management needs and/or learning differences. 

Why this is a great job:

You will make a difference! 

As a Certified Teacher of Music, you will be supported by a team of dedicated, skilled and caring colleagues working collectively to provide innovative and varied educational opportunities for students. 

What you bring to our team:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university 

  • Valid NYS Certification in Music

  • A personal drive for continuous learning and a desire to develop your skills 

Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Join a Fulfilling Career Making a Difference!

Orange-Ulster BOCES is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Students with Disabilities to help children thrive by providing comprehensive and individualized services to meet their unique needs.

Why Work With Us?

At Orange-Ulster BOCES, we believe in empowering our students by providing the foundation and knowledge they need to pursue their dreams and venture into any direction they choose. You will play a pivotal role in shaping their future while benefiting from an inclusive, dynamic, and encouraging work culture.

About the Role:

As a Teacher of Students with Disabilities, you will work with students who have significant developmental and intellectual disabilities, social/emotional needs, behavior management needs, and/or learning differences. You will play a key role in supporting students' individualized needs while fostering strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Work directly with students, identifying, developing, and implementing appropriate instructional strategies, materials, equipment, and environmental modifications to maximize each student's potential.
  • Draft annual goals and short-term objectives for IEP meetings, regularly evaluate student progress, and adjust goals as necessary.
  • Use critical thinking skills to effectively assess, develop and deliver training and information to establish and maintain strong relationships and regularly communicate progress towards goals.

What You Bring to the Team

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Valid NYS Certification in Special Education is required (SWD B-2, 1-6, or All Grades)
  • Experience preparing and delivering meaningful instruction based on students’ assessed needs, IEP goals, and motivational levels.
  • A passion for continuous learning and professional development.

Apply Today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Students with Disabilities!

 

Substitute Teachers - CTE

Substitute Teacher positions are available in our Career and Technical Education division in all content areas. 

Monday - Friday, 7:45am- 3:15pm

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

ESL Teacher of Adults Ages 21 and Older

English as Second Language (ESL) teachers in Adult Education provide instruction in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and 

speaking. 

  • Incorporate civics education within the ESL curriculum and implement differentiated instruction to meet the needs of a variety of English Language Learner levels. 
  • Maintain accurate attendance and testing records and administer the Best Plus and Best Literacy assessment. 
  • Collaborate with literacy case managers and the data manager regarding testing needs of students.

Part-time, Monday–Thursday.

Times Vary: Hours may be 9am–12pm, 12-3pm or 6-9pm

Middletown and Newburgh locations

Hourly Wage $34.20
School Media Specialist (Library)

Orange-Ulster BOCES provides the foundation and knowledge that enables its students to venture forth in any direction they choose.

We are seeking a School Media Specialist who will be responsible for the planning and managing of a library media center and for the BOCES media services for school districts in accordance with district and state guidelines.

Students served (K-12) include individuals with significant developmental and intellectual disabilities, social/emotional needs, behavior management needs and/or learning differences.

You’ll do this by:

  • Instructing staff on a formal and informal basis on skills related to research, production of materials and the use of information technologies
  • Making resources available to teachers through an organized collection of materials, assisting users in identifying, locating and interpreting information
  • Integrating information skills throughout the school's instructional program, teaching and reinforcing instruction designed to make staff effective users of information
  • Promoting student reading experiences and the teaching of the library curriculum
  • Coordinating the selection, ordering, circulation and inventory of all library/media materials, with the responsibility for the budgetary aspects of the library/media program
  • Promoting lifelong learning by fostering positive attitudes toward libraries
  • Providing consultant service to teachers and administrators
  • Assisting in the in-service training of staff on matters relating to instructional materials and the use of library facilities

Why this is a great job:

You will make a difference!

As a School Media Specialist, you will be supported by a team of dedicated, skilled and caring colleagues working collectively to provide innovative and varied educational opportunities for students.

Along with making a difference, you will receive:

 Competitive salary per contract, based on experience and demonstrated abilities

  • Benefits include paid holidays, sick & personal time
  • NYS retirement and health & dental insurance
  • Professional training opportunities to encourage continuous improvement and professional growth

 What you bring to our team:

  • A personal drive for continuous learning and a desire to develop your skills 

The Orange-Ulster BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, military status, lawful off-duty activities, genetic information or testing, arrest or conviction, and marital status and any other legally protected status in its educational programs or employment practices. The Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504 is Kerri B. Stroka, Deputy Superintendent, Orange-Ulster BOCES, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, New York 10924; (845) 291-0100