The Jefferson-Lewis BOCES has the following vacancies:
Coordinator of Work-Based Learning/Dean of Students - Howard G. Sackett Technical Center, Glenfield, NY. Responsibilities include collaboration with administrators, component district student services personnel, employers, agencies, and teachers to provide and coordinate career development services for CTE students. Additional duties include student recruitment, completion of follow-up studies of graduates, managing and reporting student data, and assisting the principal in the daily operation of the building. Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree, N.Y.S. Certification in Career and Technical Education (any area), N.Y.S. Teaching Certification: Coordinator for Work-Based Learning Programs for Career Development Extension, and knowledge of and experience working with local business/industry and career/technical education preferred. Salary: $50,000-55,000. Apply by: June 5, 2013, Start Date: September 1, 2013.*
English Teacher - Anticipated vacancy - Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, Watertown Campus. To provide English instruction for students enrolled in high school and college courses in a blended/online environment. Courses include Honors and/or Advanced Placement English. Candidates will be expected to utilize non-traditional approaches and inventive teacher strategies, be flexible in teaching approach and have experience as an online learner. 10 month assignment with 10 days over the summer for professional development. Qualifications: NYS Certification in English, dual certification in another core subject preferred but not required. Salary: $40,430-46,830. Starting Date: September 1, 2013 Apply by: May 31, 2013.*
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist - Anticipated vacancy - Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, Watertown Campus, 10 month position plus 20 additional summer days. Responsibilities/Duties:
• Research, develop and present professional development opportunities related to the integration of technology into daily instruction
• Provide professional development through webinars, face-to-face workshops, and on-line training
• Provide classroom assistance to support effective instructional use of technology
• Demonstrate the use of hardware and software
• Demonstrate new and emerging technology for content delivery
• Provide training and support in and out of the classroom
• Support teachers with the common functions of the student management system
• Assist teachers with student technology use
• Assist department supervisors in online learning course development
• May participate in budget preparation as well as discussions for ordering supplies and technology equipment
Qualifications:
• NYS Certification
• Three years teaching experience with the use of technology integration
• Experience in technology training development and delivery
• Experience with teaching strategies involving software and hardware skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to conduct workshops related to technology and curriculum
• Research possible technology equipment and vendors
• Collaborate with component districts and BOCES personnel to determine technology needs and purchases
Salary: $40,430-46,830 plus 1/200th for summer work, Start date: September 1, 2013 (plus 20 days summer availability) Apply by: May 31, 2013.*
Pre-Technical Academy Teacher - Bohlen Technical Center, Watertown, NY. Responsibilities/Duties: Collaborate with English and Social Studies teacher and local industry representatives to develop project-based, problem solving activities that align to the Common Core Learning Standards, Develop students 21st Century skills in the context of exploration of the 16 national career clusters, More information about the program can be found at www.boces.com. Qualifications: Candidates must possess NYS Certification in any Career and Technical Education area, such as Family and Consumer Science, Mechanical Technology, or Business. Dual Certification in an academic area preferred. Salary: $40,430-$46,830. Starting Date: September 1, 2013 with availability July 8, July 22, August 5 for training. Apply by: May 29, 2013.*
Social Studies Teacher for Pre-Technical Academy (.5 F.T.E.) - Bohlen Technical Center, Watertown, NY. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators to provide Global Studies content related to career exploration through a project-based integrated approach. Duties include:
• Collaborate with English and CTE teachers and local industry representatives to develop project-based, problem solving activities that align to the Common Core Learning Standards.
• Develop students' knowledge of global studies and their 21st Century skills in the context of exploration of the 16 national career clusters. More information about the program can be found at www.boces.com. Qualifications: NYS Certification in Social Studies. Dual Certification in another academic or Career and Technical area preferred. Salary: $40,430-46,830 prorated. Starting Date: September 1, 2013 with availability July 8, July 22, August 5, for training. Apply by: May 29, 2013*
Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired -
(.4 FTE) Extended School Year Program - July 8, 2013-August 16, 2013. Itinerant Assignment; This position will be shared between the school districts within the Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES and St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Regions. To provide direct educational services to students as indicated in their individualized education plans; to provide consultation services to educators regarding effective interventions and strategies; to provide referral/resources to school districts and parents regarding community services for the blind and visually impaired. The successful candidate is an individual who is able to work well with the diversity of multiple school districts. Travel required over a significant geographical area. Qualifications: Certification in Blind and Visually Impaired or Blind and Partially Sighted. $40,430-46,830 (prorated) commensurate with education, training, and experience in accordance with the negotiated agreement with the BOCES Professional Association. Starting Date: July 8, 2013, Apply by: June 27, 2013.*
Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired - Itinerant Assignment; This position will be shared between the school districts within the Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES and St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Regions. To provide direct educational services to students as indicated in their individualized education plans; to provide consultation services to educators regarding effective interventions and strategies; to provide referral/resources to school districts and parents regarding community services for the blind and visually impaired. The successful candidate is an individual who is able to work well with the diversity of multiple school districts. Travel required over a significant geographical area. Qualifications: Certification in Blind and Visually Impaired or Blind and Partially Sighted. $40,430-46,830 commensurate with education, training, and experience in accordance with the negotiated agreement with the BOCES Professional Association. Starting Date: ASAP, Apply By: ASAP.*
Teacher of Speech and Hearing Disabled or Speech Pathologist - (4 Positions Anticipated) - Provide speech therapy services to students with disabilities as specified in Individual Education Plans and speech improvement services to non-disabled students. NYS Certification/license in Speech and Hearing Handicapped or Speech and Hearing Disabled required. Preference given to Licensed Speech Pathologists. Salary: $40,430-46,830. Starting Date: ASAP, Apply by: May 31, 2013.*
Substitutes needed for Teachers at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center in Watertown, NY and the Howard G. Sackett Technical enter in Glenfield, NY.
Substitutes needed for Teacher Aides, Teacher Assistants, LPN's and Teachers for Programs for Exceptional Students.
*Fingerprinting required for all positions. On-line applications preferred, www.olasjobs.org/northern or forward letter of interest, resume, placement folder and credentials to Dawn Ludovici, Assistant Superintendent for Programs, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, 20104 State Route 3, Watertown, NY. E-mail: dludovic@boces.com. For more information go to www.boces.com
