The Ulster BOCES Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) Student-Based Programs at Anna Devine is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a temporary leave replacement position from November 2025 through June 2026. Experience working with elementary education students preferred. Appropriate NYS certification and fingerprinting required.

Ulster BOCES provides programs for students ages five through twenty-one who are identified as needing specialized programs and/or supports according to their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Special Education programs are offered at Ulster BOCES sites in Port Ewen, NY and in leased classrooms in component school districts. They have been developed and offered to meet the specific needs of our students in order to assist them in realizing their potential to achieve both academically and socially.

The following programs are available in Special Class configurations of 12:1:1, 8:1:1, 8:1:2, 6:1:2 and 4:1:2. All classes are staffed by a full-time Special Education teacher and either one or two teaching assistants (additional supplementary 1:1 aides may be requested for individual students as per Committee on Special Education recommendations). Multiple programs are available. 

Ulster BOCES offers regionally competitive salary and benefits (see the Ulster BOCES Teachers' Organization contract at https://www.ulsterboces.org/faq-links/employment-contracts for details).

Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary starting at $63,112 per year.

To be legally employed in this position, you must possess a valid NYS teaching certificate. The teaching certificate requirements can be found at the following link: http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do.

Select the following criteria:
Area of Interest: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Students with Disabilities
Grade Level: Early Childhood - Birth-Grade 2; Childhood - Grades 1-6; Middle Childhood - Grades 5-9; Adolescent - Grades 7-12; Special Education K-12
Title: Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2); (Grades 1-6); (Grades 5-9); (Grades 7-12); Special Education K-12
Type of Certificate: Initial or Professional Certificate

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
To help students develop skills and knowledge that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated by the administrator.
• Plans a program of study that is consistent with the individualized education plan.
• Maintains written lesson plans, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, and communicates these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Assesses the performance of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Administers and scores State Education Department assessments.
• Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation and provides reports of same when requested within designated time frames.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and coordinates purposeful assignments for classroom teaching assistant, teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Plans and coordinates, when necessary, with mainstream teachers.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as required.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

WORK SCHEDULE:   
Leave replacement, November through June
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.

Ulster BOCES Career Pathways Programs is seeking a passionate and dedicated Workplace Learning Coordinator to join our team. We are committed to the Ulster BOCES North Star Educational Commitments, emphasizing unique self, community, developing capacity, and continuous cycles of inquiry.

Ulster BOCES offers regionally competitive salary and benefits (see the Ulster BOCES Teachers' Organization contract at www.ulsterboces.org for details).

Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary starting at $63,112 per year.

To be legally employed in this position, you must possess a valid NYS teaching certificate. The teaching certificate requirements can be found at the following link: http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do.

Select the following criteria:
Area of Interest: Career and Technical Teacher Extensions
Subject Area: Coordinator of Work Based Learning Program Extension 
Grade Level: Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Title: Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Programs Extension

Only candidates who currently possess appropriate NYS certification will be considered for this position.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Workplace Learning Coordinator is responsible for coordinating career development services for all students and for establishing and maintaining business/education partnerships that support Ulster BOCES’ mission of college and career readiness. The Workplace Learning Coordinator services all students by building linkages with the school staff, business/industry representatives, postsecondary educational personnel, parents, and civic and community organizations. Working collaboratively with the school staff and coordinating the support services of the business community, the Workplace Learning Coordinator facilitates students’ transition into the workplace during their time at the Ulster BOCES program.

SPECIFIC DUTIES SUMMARY:

1. Develop, implement, and deliver programs and activities that enhance student instruction and teacher professional development, such as mentoring and externships, as well as initiating connections to existing programs and opportunities.
2. Develop work practices and systems that enable sustainable engagement between Ulster BOCES program, the Employer Partner, and the Advisory Board.
3. Work with faculty and staff to integrate career research projects, communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, and presentation skills into the existing core academic and workplace learning curricula.
4. Coordinate Curriculum integration of workplace learning and core-academic content areas.
5. Participate in professional organizations, meetings, and conferences at local, state, and national levels as appropriate and feasible for professional growth and development.
6. Coordinate school staff requests for partnership support services.
7. Act as point-of-contact and initiator for collaborative efforts involving the students’ Employer(s), the College Partner, The District Partner, and Ulster BOCES’ school staff, students and parents, and other interested parties

PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

1. Develop and Implement Innovative Workplace Learning Curriculum
   • Collaborate with the Industry Liaison (or other industry Partners) and Ulster BOCES’ school staff to create project-based learning opportunities and workplace experiences that address workplace competencies and technical skills.
   • Work with the Industry Liaison and Advisory Board to develop an industry-validated assessment tool for workplace competencies and technical skills.
2. Manage Mentoring Program at Ulster BOCES’ Programs
   • Develop on-line mentoring projects with the Employer Industry Liaison.
   • Survey existing resources and implement best practices.
   • Work with teachers to tailor assignments to student needs and workplace learning curriculum.
   • Train students and teachers on on-line platform and program expectations relevant to the industry.
   • Monitor student participation in the program and follow up with those who are not participating.
   • Work with the Employer and Advisory Board to plan in-person events.
   • Serve as primary point of contact for teachers and students.
3. Work with the Employer and Advisory Board to Coordinate on-site Workplace Learning Experiences
   • Determine learning objectives for each visit.
   • Plan the agenda with hosting organization.
   • Coordinate school logistics and scheduling.
   • Recruit volunteers and chaperones.
   • Create “pre” and “post” work activities for students and teachers.
4. Create Professional Development Opportunities for Ulster BOCES School Staff
   • Facilitate workplace learning meetings.
   • Create and deliver professional development sessions for school staff.
5. Work with the Employer and Advisory Board to Coordinate Internships
   • Work with the Industry Liaison and other industry partners to determine learning goals, projects, and select students for individual placements.
   • Develop comprehensive evaluation for students and managers.
   • Conduct regular check-ins with students, teachers, and managers.
   • Serve as primary point of contact for school staff and managers.
   • Coordinate scheduling and transportation.

WORK SCHEDULE:
10 Month Schedule, September through June
Monday through Friday
8:10 a.m. - 2:05 p.m. 

The Ulster BOCES Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) Student-Based Programs is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf & Hearing Impaired for a full-time, 10-month position for the 2025-2026 school year.  Experience with special needs children is preferred.  Appropriate NYS certification and fingerprinted required.

The successful candidate for this position will provide individual and small group instruction designed to meet the individual needs of pupils, develop and use instructional materials suitable for instruction of pupils with a wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturities, assist regular education teachers in planning and coordinating appropriate activities for the deaf and hearing impaired students, communicate regularly with parents by means of written communication and individual parent conferences, select and requisition books, instructional aids and instructional supplies, and other duties as assigned.

Ulster BOCES provides programs for students ages five through twenty-one who are identified as needing specialized programs and/or supports according to their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Special Education programs are offered at Ulster BOCES sites in Port Ewen, NY and in leased classrooms in component school districts. They have been developed and offered to meet the specific needs of our students in order to assist them in realizing their potential to achieve both academically and socially.

The following programs are available in Special Class configurations of 12:1:1, 8:1:1, 8:1:2, 6:1:2 and 4:1:2. All classes are staffed by a full-time Special Education teacher and either one or two teaching assistants (additional supplementary 1:1 aides may be requested for individual students as per Committee on Special Education recommendations). Multiple programs are available.

Ulster BOCES offers regionally competitive salary and benefits (see the Ulster BOCES Teachers' Organization contract at www.ulsterboces.org for details).

Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary range starts at $63,112

To be legally employed as a Teacher, you must possess a valid teacher certificate. (For more information visit: http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do)

Select the following criteria:
Area of Interest: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Grade Level: Pre K-12 - All Grades
Title: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Type of Certificate: Initial or Professional Certificate

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 
To enhance a class environment, favorable to learning and personal growth of pupils; to motivate pupils to develop speech abilities, attitudes, skills and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation, in accordance with each pupils ability; and to establish good relationships with other staff members.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Provides academic experiences suited to the needs of pupils.
2. Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for instruction of pupils with a wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturities.
3. Develops in all pupils an awareness of their worth as an individual and their role in their family and community. Encourages pupils to express themselves creatively.
4. Provides individual and small group instruction designed to meet the individual needs of pupils.
5. Assists regular education teachers in planning and coordinating appropriate activities for the hearing impaired students.
6. Promotes parent participation and involvement in educational activities provided for their children.
7. Communicates regularly with parents by means of written communication and individual parent conferences. Interprets school program to parents in order to strengthen parental understanding of the individual pupil's needs and the school's role in the individual pupil's life. 
8. Provides appropriate climate to establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behavior, attitudes and social skills.
9. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
10. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
11. Selects and requisitions books, instructional aides and instructional supplies.
12. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as required.
13. Participates in faculty meetings and committees.
14. Assumes other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

WORK SCHEDULE:
10 Months, September through June
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.