Orange-Ulster BOCES is seeking dedicated Teachers 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 OR Dual Certification SWD 7-12 with ELA, Math, Science or Social Studies)
• 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!

Join Our Team as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities

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 Students with Speech and Language Disabilities 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 Students with Speech and Language Disabilities 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 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.

NYS Certification Required.

Join Our Team! Para Educators Needed for the 2026-2027 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!

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.

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