Job Opportunities - Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES

Otsego Area Occupational Center (OAOC) Openings

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Position Title	Job Description	Pay Scale
Elementary Special Education Teacher: Long-term Substitute	ONC BOCES is accepting applications for an Elementary Special Education Teacher Long-term Substitute located at OAOC in Milford. In a special education program, each role plays a distinct yet complementary part in supporting students with diverse needs. The teacher is responsible for designing and implementing the curriculum, creating lesson plans, assessing student progress and overseeing the overall educational experience of the students. The position will be to cover a leave of absence starting around mid-November 2025. Salary: Per board policy/contract.
Crisis Intervention Specialist	ONC BOCES is accepting applications for a Crisis Intervention Specialist to begin at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Crisis intervention specialists are trained to manage and respond to immediate crises or emergencies, whether they are related to behavioral issues, mental health concerns, or external events impacting students. They focus on de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution, and providing immediate support during critical situations. Collaborate with educators, school counselors, and behavioral specialists to create crisis management plans tailored to students' unique needs. They offer support during behavioral emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff. This is a full-time, 10-month position located at OAOC in Milford. Salary: $35,721.00 NYS retirement, EAP, continuing education assistance, and exceptional insurance, including retiree health insurance, are available.	$35,721
School Counselor - Anticipated	ONC BOCES is anticipating a need for a School Counselor. ONC BOCES School Counselors provide guidance and counseling to special education and regular education students. The position is anticipated to begin at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. 2025-2026 School Year: Starting Base Salary: $48,890 Plus $525 per year of experience Plus $45 per graduate credit Plus $1,100 per master’s degree NYS retirement, EAP, continuing education assistance, and exceptional insurance, including retiree health insurance, are available.	$48,890 - $65,000

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of the Sole Supervisory District of Otsego, Delaware, Schoharie and Greene Counties does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, pregnancy, family status, age, marital status, genetic predisposition, military status, domestic violence victim status, disability and any other class protected by state or federal law in the educational programs or activities which it operates, including, but not limited to, access to facilities in accordance with the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act of 2001, 20 U.S.C. 7905, which requires equal access for the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups to meet at public schools.

The following staff person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX non-discrimination policies:
Dr. Jennifer Avery
Deputy Superintendent
2020 Jump Brook Road
Grand Gorge, NY 12434
javery@oncboces.org
607-286-7715 x3325

The following staff person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Section 504 non-discrimination policies:
Ashley Amos
Director of Special Education Services
2020 Jump Brook Road
Grand Gorge, NY 12434
aamos@oncboces.org
607-286-7715 x2103

Inquiries concerning the application of the Otsego-Northern Catskills BOCES non-discrimination policies may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 32 Old Slip, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10005, phone: 646-428-3900, fax: 646-428-3843, TDD: 800-877-8339, or email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.

Lynn Chase, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Human Resources
Tara Nolet, Human Resources Coordinator
Tammy Pochily, Regional Certification Officer
Jessy Buel, Media/Communications Specialist

P.O. Box 382, 2020 Jump Brook Road
Grand Gorge, NY 12434
Phone: (607) 588-6291 Ext. 2177
Fax: (607) 588-7022