Join Our Team! Para Educators Needed for the 2025-2026 School Year

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? The Special Education Department is looking for caring, dedicated Para Educators to join our team for the upcoming school year!

As a Para Educator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students and teachers, helping create a positive and inclusive learning environment. Your responsibilities will include:

•  Working with small groups of students to reinforce learning
•  Assisting teachers with grading, classroom prep, and clerical tasks
•  Supervising students during school activities like field trips, assemblies, and lunch
•  Helping set up engaging science, music, and art activities
•  Providing support during testing and classroom management
•  Assisting children with disabilities in maintaining their daily routines
•  Helping organize parent conferences and stepping in when teachers need coverage
•  Supporting students with crisis intervention when needed
•  Occasionally assisting with school monitor, food service, or custodial duties as a substitute

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to be a part of students' growth and success while working in a collaborative and supportive school environment.

If you’re patient, compassionate, and eager to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and become a valued member of our Special Education team!

Join Our Team as a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with developmental disabilities? Do you want to work in an exciting and meaningful field? Orange-Ulster BOCES is seeking a dedicated Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped to provide comprehensive services that enhance language, speech, and communication development for students.

Why Join Us?

At Orange-Ulster BOCES, we empower students with the foundation and knowledge to explore their potential. You’ll be part of a collaborative team of skilled and caring professionals committed to providing innovative educational opportunities for students with diverse needs, including significant developmental and intellectual disabilities, social/emotional challenges, behavior management, and learning differences.

Your Impact:

As a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped, you will:

• Assess and understand each student’s needs to maximize their speech-language proficiency and communication effectiveness.
• Conduct individual and group sessions, support with push-in services as appropriate, and collaborate regularly with classroom teachers.
• Develop and implement instructional strategies, materials, and environments that enhance students' speech and language functioning.
• Regularly evaluate short-term objectives to track progress.
• Share your expertise by training special education personnel and parents in augmentative and alternative communication systems.

What We Offer:

• Make a Difference: Transform the lives of students and be part of a supportive community that values your contributions.
• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and demonstrated abilities.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including paid holidays, sick and personal time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.
• Professional Growth: Access to continuous training opportunities that encourage your development and improvement.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid teaching credential for Speech and Hearing Handicapped or Speech and Language Disabilities.
• Experience in preparing meaningful instruction tailored to students’ assessed needs, IEP goals, and motivational levels.
• A personal drive for continuous learning and a commitment to enhancing your skills.

Join Us Today!

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with developmental disabilities, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Together, let’s inspire the next generation!

NYS Certification Required.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a professional nursing position involving responsibility for giving care to students and for performing related nursing services such a pupil health screening and notification of defects and communicable disease control requiring judgment and skills. This position differs from the certified position of School Nurse Teacher in that there is no responsibility for either classroom instruction or guidance involved. The work is performed under the general direction of a School Physician or School Nurse Teacher. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical assistants. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Assists the School Physician with visual and auditory screening examinations of students and employees; Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees and may provide one-on-one student nursing care; Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities; Assists at school immunization clinics; Arranges to transport sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, doctor or dentist office in cases of emergency; Inspects the school plant, playground and cafeteria and reports on general safety and sanitary conditions; Orders, inventories and oversees the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment; Consults with attendance teachers, staff members and teachers concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and communicable disease; Prepares records and reports as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application; working knowledge of materia-medica, dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices; ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along well with students, teachers, parents and others; ability to carry out successfully the measures prescribed; ability to plan and supervise the work of sub-professional and non-technical personnel; good observation; mental alertness; firmness; initiative; cheerfulness; patience; emotional stability; sympathetic attitude toward the sick; good moral character; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Effective: July 7, 2025 -  August 15, 2025

Carries out occupational therapy procedures by working with students individually or in groups to provide treatment of an illness or disability and training in the activities of daily living; Confers periodically with an Occupational Therapist regarding all facets of patient care and related activities; May fabricate and apply splints and assisting devices, trains students in self-care activities, and uses varied media to improve their physical or mental functioning; Prepares and sets up occupational therapy treatment apparatus; Participates with other facility personnel in the formulation of students’ total health care plans; May supervise Occupational Therapy Aides as directed by the Occupational Therapist; Prepares and maintains records of treatment; Provides for and observes safety precautions during all phases of therapy; Inventories, cleans, stores and maintains supplies and equipment.

Working knowledge of the principles, techniques and terminology of occupational therapy treatment procedures;
working knowledge of occupational therapy materials and equipment and their appropriate application to a
variety of student disabilities; ability to work effectively with the ill and disabled; ability to plan and
supervise the work of others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
 
Position Dates: July 7, 2025 - August 15, 2025

This is a skilled paraprofessional position involving responsibility for assisting a Physical Therapist with the treatment and prevention of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disabilities by the application of direct physical therapy procedures. The Assistant applies physical therapy treatments or assists in the application of treatments to handicapped students in a special program of physical activities. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist who evaluates the student, develops the treatment plan and designates specific responsibility to the Assistant. A Physical Therapist is readily available at all times for direction and assistance. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Applies heat, cold, electricity, light, water treatments, massage, therapeutic exercise, training in phases of ambulation and other activities according to the Physical Therapist's direction; Observes, records, and reports student's reactions to treatments and programs; Prepares, sets up and maintains physical therapy areas and equipment; Provides for and observes safety precautions during all phases of treatment; Confers periodically with the Physical Therapist regarding all facets of student care and related activities; Assists the Physical Therapist in providing consultative services; Participates with other personnel in the formulation of the students total health care plans when appropriate; Inventories, cleans, stores and otherwise maintains supplies and equipment; Performs record keeping functions related to maintenance and execution of the physical therapy program.

Position Dates: July 7, 2025 - August 15, 2025

Assists the School Physician with visual and auditory screening examinations of students and employees; Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees and may provide one-on-one student nursing care; Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities; Assists at school immunization clinics; Arranges to transport sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, doctor or dentist office in cases of emergency; Inspects the school plant, playground and cafeteria and reports on general safety and sanitary conditions; Orders, inventories and oversees the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment; Consults with attendance teachers, staff members and teachers concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and communicable disease; Prepares records and reports as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application; working knowledge of materia-medica, dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices; ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along well with students, teachers, parents and others; ability to carry out successfully the measures prescribed; ability to plan and supervise the work of sub-professional and non-technical personnel; good observation; mental alertness; firmness; initiative; cheerfulness; patience; emotional stability; sympathetic attitude toward the sick; good moral character; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

JURISDICTIONAL CLASSIFICATION: Non-competitive among School Districts and BOCES.

Position Dates: July 7, 2025 - August 15, 2025

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a professional position involving responsibility for evaluating, planning, and providing physical therapy treatment for students in accordance with a Physician's written referral. Work is performed in accordance with approved professional standards under the general supervision of an Administrator responsible for Pupil Services or Special Education with considerable leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment. Supervision may be exercised over the work of Physical Therapy Assistants, Aides, and clerical employees assigned to the department. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Evaluates the degree of function and disability of students unless contradicted by the professional judgment of a doctor's admission notes; Performs physical therapy procedures upon the written referral of a licensed physician; Participates with other personnel in the formulation of students' total care plans; May participate in the selection of personnel in the physical therapy service, assigns their duties and provides supervision; Develops or assists in the development of physical therapy policies and procedures; Confers periodically with a supervising Physical Therapist and physicians regarding all facets of student care and related activities and provides consultative services to staff; Assists in the development of and instructs and participates in the facility in-service education program; Provides supplementary physical activities that complement physical therapy received in allied agencies; Records all physical therapy evaluation, re-evaluations, progress notes, consultation and discharge summaries on students' records; Maintains program records and statistical reports of the frequency and types of treatment and number of students treated; Establishes cooperative liaison with C.P. Center, AHRC, local physicians and other appropriate service providers. 

Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics: Good knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of physical therapy; good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in physical therapy; good knowledge of pathological conditions and socioeconomic factors affecting a student's disabilities; working knowledge of community resources applicable to physical therapy; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to get along well with others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Position Dates: July 7, 2025 - August 15, 2025

Evaluates the degree of the child’s functional ability and preforms screenings for students in need of services; Writes and maintains daily lesson and treatment plans which indicate goals and objectives for each child and confers with the classroom teacher as to which goals will be met in the classroom and which will be met in Occupational Therapy pursuant to their 504 plan or IEP; Schedules students both individually and in small groups for occupational therapy services; Records all evaluations, re-evaluations, intervention plans, progress notes, consultations and discharge summaries; Keeps a daily record of all plans, goals and services for each child as a basis for documentation in accordance with procedures set forth by the IDEA and Medicaid; Establishes programs for classroom aides to follow as part of the daily visual-perceptual-motor training groups; Performs occupational therapy intervention upon the written prescription or referral, utilizing various therapeutic activities which may be manual, industrial, recreational or educational design and/or adapted to help the client achieve their maximum potential; Fabricates, modifies, and applies assistive devices using varied media to achieve maximum independence; Trains child, teachers, or family members in the use of adaptive assistive devices and/or self-help techniques; Establishes plans and schedules for enhancing communication with parents, staff and agencies and individuals involved in the interest of the child including parent conferences, team meetings, in-service training, etc.; May supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, Aides and clerical employees assigned to the department; Establishes goals and objectives for him/herself in relation to teaching, professional growth and inter-staff relations.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of occupational therapy as applied to children; good knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in occupational therapy; working knowledge of community resources available to support or supplement the occupational therapy program; ability to comprehend, teach, and execute occupational therapy programs to students, family members and faculty; ability to work well with other team members; ability to write and speak effectively; ability to document findings and maintain accurate case records; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to get along well with others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

JURISDICTIONAL CLASSIFICATION: Competitive

Position Dates: July 7, 2025 - August 15, 2025

Works with small groups of children reviewing repetitive classwork; Corrects papers and records grades under direction of a teacher; Accompanies and supervises students in other school activities such as assembly programs, field trips, playgrounds, cafeteria, etc.; Assists with arrangements and preparations for science demonstrations, music and art classes, audiovisual presentations, etc.; Proctors and assists in the administration of various tests; Performs a variety of clerical work related to teaching activities, such as typing, copying, filing and distributing information, preparing teaching aids, keeping classroom records and attendance, etc.; May assist in crisis intervention and assist in classroom management as directed by the teacher; May assist children with disabilities to maintain a normal school routine, including, but not limited to, bus arrivals and departures, cafeteria help, toileting, emergency exit during evacuation drills, lifting, carrying when needed; May arrange parent conferences under direction of teacher; May relieve classroom teachers for emergencies and meetings as needed; May perform food service, school monitor or custodial/cleaner duties on a substitute basis. Working knowledge of classroom routine; ability to establish and maintain good relationships with students, teachers, and others within the school; ability to understand and follow oral and written communications; ability to maintain discipline; clerical aptitude; resourcefulness; tact; courtesy; good judgment; neat personal appearance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

JURISDICTIONAL CLASSIFICATION: Non-competitive

Position Dates: July 7, 2025 - August 15, 2025

The work involves responsibility for  translating spoken material into sign language for deaf and hard of hearing students. This  position also involves responsibility for interpreting comments of deaf and hard of hearing  students for teachers, aides and peers. An employee in this class works closely with deaf and  hard of hearing students in a classroom setting. The incumbent works under the general  supervision of an administrative superior. Does related work as required.  

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:  

Provides interpreting and/or transliterating utilizing American Sign Language and English for  deaf and hard of hearing students;  

Interprets comments of deaf and hard of hearing students for teachers, aides and peers;  

Accompanies and supervises deaf and hard of hearing students in other school activities such  as assembly programs, field trips, playgrounds, cafeteria, etc.;  

May assist with arrangements and preparations for science demonstrations, music and art  classes, audio-visual presentations, etc.;  

May proctor and assist in the administration of various tests;  

May assist teacher by performing a variety of duties related to teaching activities, such as  photocopying, filing and distributing information, preparing teaching aids, keeping classroom  records and attendance, etc.;  

May assist in crisis intervention and assist in classroom management as directed by the  teacher;  

May assist children with disabilities to maintain a normal school routine, including, but not  limited to, bus arrivals and departures, cafeteria help, toileting, emergency exit during  evacuation drills, lifting, carrying when needed;  

May arrange and assist with parent conferences under direction of teacher; May relieve classroom teachers for emergencies and meetings as needed. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school  equivalency diploma.  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Proficiency in American Sign Language as determined by review  and approval of the appointing authority.  

Effective July 7, 2025 – August 15, 2025

Orange-Ulster BOCES is seeking Speech Therapists for the six-week 2025 Summer School Program. 

The program will run from July 7, 2025, through August 15, 2025. 

Orange-Ulster BOCES is seeking School Social Workers for the six-week 2025 Summer School program. 

The program will run from July 7, 2025, through August 15, 2025. 

Orange-Ulster BOCES is currently seeking School Counselors for the six-week 2025 Summer School Program.

The summer program will run from July 7, 2025, through August 15, 2025. 

Orange-Ulster BOCES is currently seeking Classroom Teachers for the six-week 2025 Summer Program.

The summer program will run from July 7, 2025, through August 15, 2025. 

Works with small groups of children reviewing repetitive classwork; Corrects papers and records grades under direction of a teacher; Accompanies and supervises students in other school activities such as assembly programs, field trips, playgrounds, cafeteria, etc.; Assists with arrangements and preparations for science demonstrations, music and art classes, audiovisual presentations, etc.; Proctors and assists in the administration of various tests; Performs a variety of clerical work related to teaching activities, such as typing, copying, filing and distributing information, preparing teaching aids, keeping classroom records and attendance, etc.; May assist in crisis intervention and assist in classroom management as directed by the teacher; May assist children with disabilities to maintain a normal school routine, including, but not limited to, bus arrivals and departures, cafeteria help, toileting, emergency exit during evacuation drills, lifting, carrying when needed; May arrange parent conferences under direction of teacher; May relieve classroom teachers for emergencies and meetings as needed; May perform food service, school monitor or custodial/cleaner duties on a substitute basis.

Evaluates the degree of the child’s functional ability and preforms screenings for students in need of services; Writes and maintains daily lesson and treatment plans which indicate goals and objectives for each child and confers with the classroom teacher as to which goals will be met in the classroom and which will be met in Occupational Therapy pursuant to their 504 plan or IEP; Schedules students both individually and in small groups for occupational therapy services; Records all evaluations, re-evaluations, intervention plans, progress notes, consultations and discharge summaries; Keeps a daily record of all plans, goals and services for each child as a basis for documentation in accordance with procedures set forth by the IDEA and Medicaid; Establishes programs for classroom aides to follow as part of the daily visual-perceptual-motor training groups; Performs occupational therapy intervention upon the written prescription or referral, utilizing various therapeutic activities which may be manual, industrial, recreational or educational design and/or adapted to help the client achieve their maximum potential; Fabricates, modifies, and applies assistive devices using varied media to achieve maximum independence; Trains child, teachers, or family members in the use of adaptive assistive devices and/or self-help techniques; Establishes plans and schedules for enhancing communication with parents, staff and agencies and individuals involved in the interest of the child including parent conferences, team meetings, in-service training, etc.; May supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, Aides and clerical employees assigned to the department; Establishes goals and objectives for him/herself in relation to teaching, professional growth and inter-staff relations.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of occupational therapy as applied to children; good knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in occupational therapy; working knowledge of community resources available to support or supplement the occupational therapy program; ability to comprehend, teach, and execute occupational therapy programs to students, family members and faculty; ability to work well with other team members; ability to write and speak effectively; ability to document findings and maintain accurate case records; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to get along well with others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

JURISDICTIONAL CLASSIFICATION: Competitive