BOCES

We hire for both part-time and full-time positions. Faculty and staff support 18 component districts throughout five counties, special education classrooms in Jefferson and Lewis Counties, and two technical centers in Watertown and Glenfield. 

Click here to learn more about Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES

We offer full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits vary by collective bargaining unit.

Benefits may include:

• Health Insurance (with vision provision)

• Prescription Drug Coverage

• Retirement Programs

• Tax Deferred Annuities

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday policies

• Employee Assistance Program

Jefferson-Lewis BOCES accepts online applications only. To apply, you will need to visit www.boces.recruitfront.com to create a job application. Registration is required. To do so, follow these simple steps

1. Create your registration account with the RecruitFront program-Registration. You will need to register as a new user if this is your first time logging in.

2. Complete your Recruitfront Application

3. Apply for specific positions of interest for any current or future vacancies within BOCES. You will receive a confirmation email from RecruitFront that your job application has been received.

* Please note that after you complete your application, YOU MUST APPLY for any positions you are interested in. Your RecruitFront Application alone is NOT an application for employment with Jefferson-Lewis BOCES.

Please refer to your Applicant Dashboard to update any of your application information and to apply for any current or future vacancies.

Fingerprinting required for all positions. Click here for more information

Please contact Pam Hebert, Director of Human Resources, at hr@boces.com or 315-779-7031

Heavy Equipment Instructor-Jefferson Community College Extension Site, Lowville, NY

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators to provide a program of instruction in operation and maintenance of Heavy Equipment.  A project-based learning approach will be key. 

Must possess NYS Certification or be eligible for a Transitional A Certificate in Vehicle Mechanical Repair (Including Heavy Equipment Repair) Grades 7-12. 

BOCES offers on-site certification services for those seeking NYS State Teacher Certification. Visit them online or call (315) 779-7020 for more information.

Please apply by June 30, 2025.

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Teacher Assistant - Heavy Equipment Program at the Bohlen Technical Center in Watertown, NY

The successful candidate will assist CTE instructor in the delivery of all aspects of the CTE program. Duties include assisting classroom teacher in monitoring students, record-keeping, and guiding students as they practice newly acquired knowledge and skills. 

Must possess NYS Certification as a Teacher Assistant. Experience in operation and maintenance of heavy equipment, working with high school students and familiarity with computers preferred. Valid CDL preferred. 

BOCES offers on-site certification services for those seeking NYS State Teacher Certification. Visit them online or call (315) 779-7020 for more information.

Please apply by June 30, 2025.

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Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor-Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield, NY

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators to provide a program of instruction in the Nursing Assistant program for 12th graders

Must possess NYS Certification OR be eligible for a Transitional A Certificate in Nurse’s Assistant or Practical Nursing. Must also posses current NYS Registered Nurses License and two years of experience caring for the elderly and/or chronically ill.

BOCES offers on-site certification services for those seeking NYS State Teacher Certification. Visit them online or call (315) 779-7020 for more information.

Please apply by June 30, 2025.

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Adult Education Specialist, WIOA Literacy Instructor-Watertown, NY

The successful candidate will provide workforce development and literacy services to assist individuals who are not enrolled or not required to be enrolled in secondary school under NYS law.  Will also assist students in acquiring the necessary academic skills to obtain a NYS High School Equivalency diploma.

Must possess  Pre-Employment Assessment and NYSED Requirements of approved fingerprints prior to date of hire, DASA Training and SAVE Workshop, Child Abuse Identification Workshop, and acquisition of Job Skills Training certification.

Please apply by June 30, 2025.

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Alternative General Education (G.E.D.) Instructor Adult Ed-Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield, NY

The successful candidate will assess, prescribe and deliver General Education Development (G.E.D.) instruction to eligible students and prepare them for successful completion of high school equivalency certificate. 

Must possess a current New York State Teaching certificate. Certification in mathematics or science preferred.

BOCES offers on-site certification services for those seeking NYS State Teacher Certification. Visit them online or call (315) 779-7020 for more information.

Please apply by June 30, 2025.

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Extended School Year Teacher Aides (Support Staff and Teacher Assistants)-Watertown and Lowville

The Jefferson-Lewis BOCES Extended School Year Program provides an interactive and engaging summer learning experience for students with disabilities grades Kindergarten through 12th grade.  The program serves students from school districts in our BOCES region from July 7th through August 15th in Jefferson and Lewis Counties.

Minimum requirement is graduation from high school or a high school equivalency diploma.

Please apply by June 27, 2025.

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Special Education Teacher-Component District in Jefferson or Lewis Counties

The successful candidate will provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities. Candidate must possess valid NYS Teacher Certification-Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6 or Students with Disabilities Birth – Grade 2 or Students with Disabilities (All Grades).

BOCES offers on-site certification services for those seeking NYS State Teacher Certification. Visit them online or call (315) 779-7020 for more information.

Please apply by June 30, 2025.

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Science Teacher- Watertown ACES in Watertown, NY

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators to provide science instruction in an alternative education environment.

Must posses NYS Certification in Biology 7-12, Physics 7-12, Chemistry 7-12, OR Earth Science 7-12.

BOCES offers on-site certification services for those seeking NYS State Teacher Certification. Visit them online or call (315) 779-7020 for more information.

Please apply by June 30, 2025.

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Social Studies Teacher (2 Positions)-Watertown ACES in Watertown, NY and Boak Education Center in Lowville, NY

The successful candidate will will work collaboratively with a team of educators to provide social studies instruction in an alternative education environment.

Must possess valid NYS Teacher Certification in Social Studies Grades 7-12.

BOCES offers on-site certification services for those seeking NYS State Teacher Certification. Visit them online or call (315) 779-7020 for more information.

Please apply by June 30, 2025.

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Teacher of Speech and Language Disabilities or Speech Pathologist- BOCES with Initial Assignment at Indian River Central School District

The successful candidate will provide speech therapy services to students with disabilities as specified in Individual Education Plans and speech improvement services to non-disabled students.

Must possess New York State Certification/License in Speech and Hearing Handicapped or Speech and Language Disabilities.

BOCES offers on-site certification services for those seeking NYS State Teacher Certification. Visit them online or call (315) 779-7020 for more information.

Please apply by June 30, 2025.

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Teacher of the Deaf & Hearing Impaired-Serving School Districts in Jefferson and Lewis Counties

The successful candidate will provide specialized instruction to K-12 students who have a hearing disability.  Services include direct instruction, consultation, and co-teaching as appropriate.  Preferred candidates will possess solid interpreting skills.

Must possess NYS Teaching Certification as Teacher of Deaf & Hearing Impaired or Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing.

BOCES offers on-site certification services for those seeking NYS State Teacher Certification. Visit them online or call (315) 779-7020 for more information.

Please apply by June 30, 2025.

Click here for more information and to apply.

Cleaner (Full-Time)-Bohlen Technical Center in Watertown, NY

This is routine and repetitive physical work involving the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and related tasks.  Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure.  The work is performed under the supervision of an immediate supervisor.  The incumbent does related work as required.   

Please apply by June 30, 2025.

Click here for more information and to apply. 

Jefferson-Lewis BOCES accepts online applications only. To apply, you will need to visit www.boces.recruitfront.com to create a job application.  Registration is required.  To do so, follow these simple steps

1.  Create your registration account with the RecruitFront program-Registration.  You will need to register as a new user if this is your first time logging in.  

2.  Complete your Recruitfront Application 

3.  Apply for specific positions of interest for any current or future vacancies within BOCES.  You will receive a confirmation email from RecruitFront that your job application has been received.

* Please note that after you complete your application, YOU MUST APPLY for any positions you are interested in. Your RecruitFront Application alone is NOT an application for employment with Jefferson-Lewis BOCES.

Please refer to your Applicant Dashboard to update any of your application information and to apply for any current or future vacancies.

Fingerprinting required for all positions. Click here for more information

Please contact Pam Hebert, Director of Human Resources, at hr@boces.com or 315-779-7031

The Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle complaints/inquiries regarding the BOCES non-discrimination policies: George Shaffer III, Esq., Director, Employer-Employee Relations, at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, 20104 State Route 3, Watertown, NY 13601, or via email or phone at gshaffer@boces.com or (315) 779-7000. For further information on this notice of non-discrimination, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/nondisc.pdf for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481. Please note that those wishing to file a complaint may also do so through the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/qa-complaints.html.