WHY WORK AT BOCES?
GREAT BENEFITS! GREAT PEOPLE!

We hire for both part-time and full-time positions. Faculty and staff support 18 component districts throughout five countiesspecial 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

APPLYING

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

HAVE A QUESTION?

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Plumbing/Heating & Ventilation (HVAC) Instructor-Bohlen Technical Center in Watertown, NY

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators to provide a program of instruction in Plumbing/HVAC.  A project-based learning approach will be key.   Must posses NYS Certification OR be eligible for a Transitional A Certificate in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration. 

Please apply by April 30, 2024.

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Practical Nursing Instructor-Adult Education Program

The successful candidate will be responsible for successfully performing the professional duties of didactic, simulation lab and clinical instruction to adult education students.

Must possess Bachelor of Science in Nursing, minimum experience two years as an RN with medical-surgical experience, and unencumbered New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Please apply by May 31, 2024.

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Pre-Technical Academy Instructor-Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield, NY

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a teacher assistant and a team of educators to provide career exploration through a project-based integrated approach. Must possess or be eligible for NYS Certification in any Career and Technical Education area.  A complete list may be found at http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do.

Please apply by April 30, 2024.

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New Vision/Medical Careers Instructor-Initial Assignment at Carthage Area Hospital in Carthage, NY

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators to provide instruction exploring careers in the health career cluster for 12th graders. Must possess NYS Certification in one of the Health Occupations; Dual Certification in an academic area preferred or eligibility for a Transitional A Certificate.

Please apply by April 30, 2024.

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Supervisor of Programs for Exceptional Students

The successful candidate will have responsibilities that include the supervision/evaluation of selected Special Education staff members, resolution of student discipline issues as well as liaison with Committees on Special Education, school district administrators, and other agencies.  Click here for the complete job description.

Must possess prior teaching and preferably administrative experience in Special Education. New York State Certification as a School Building Leader, School Administrator/Supervisor, School District Administrator or School District Leader. 

Please apply by April 30, 2024.

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School Counseling Assistant (10 month, Grant Funded Position)-BOCES with Shared Assignment Between LaFargeville and Copenhagen Central School Districts

The successful candidate will serve to support each district in providing instruction and implementation of the social emotional learning curriculum, Positive Action, with students in grades 6-12.

Must meet specified education and job experience requirements.

Please apply by April 30, 2024.

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

The successful candidate will partake in routine and repetitive physical work involving the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and related tasks.

Please apply by April 30, 2024.

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Teacher Assistant for Electrical Wiring-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 the field of electrical wiring and familiarity with computers preferred.

Please apply by April 30, 2024.

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Special Education Teachers-Multiple Locations

The successful candidate(s) will provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities. Candidates must possess valid NYS Teacher Certification.

BOCES currently has the following openings for Special Education Teacher.

Boak Education Center-ACES

Calcium Primary

Evans Mills Elementary

Lowville Academy Middle School

Indian River Intermediate School (B-2, 1-6, 7-12)

Indian River Intermediate School (1-6)

Indian River Middle School

Please apply to the above by April 30, 2024.

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.

Please apply by April 30, 2024.

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Teacher Assistants (Multiple Openings in Programs for Exceptional Students)-Jefferson County School Districts

The successful candidate will assist with instruction and assessment under the direction of the teacher. Must possess NYS Teacher Assistant Certification.

Please apply by April 30, 2024.

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Teacher Support Persons/ Teacher Aides (Multiple Openings in Programs for Exceptional Students)-Jefferson County School Districts

The successful candidate will assist teacher with classroom duties-correcting of papers, maintaining files, preparing reports, etc. Must possess high school or equivalency diploma.

Please apply by April 30, 2024.

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Substitute Teacher

The successful candidate will provide instruction to students with emotional and learning disabilities. Must possess a Bachelor's Degree or experience in industry.

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Substitute Teacher Aide/Teacher Assistant

The successful candidate will assist with daily living and management skills for students with special needs.  High School Diploma required.  

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Substitute Cleaner-Bohlen Technical Center, Sackett Technical Center and Boak Education Center in Lewis County

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.  

Click here for more information and to apply.

APPLYING

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-RegistrationYou 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

HAVE A QUESTION?

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.