The Ulster BOCES Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) Student-Based Programs is seeking a Physical Therapist for a full-time, 10-month position for the 2026-2027 school year. Experience working with special needs children preferred. Appropriate NYS license to practice and fingerprinting required. All Civil Service rules and regulations apply. 

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.

Civil Service Classification: Competitive. Merit and fitness examination applies.

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: $67,765 - $79,457.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
A physical therapist is assigned to students in special education who are targeted for this service by the local school district Committee on Special Education.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1.Implements program for children identified for physical therapy services.
2. Analyzes data from physical therapy and other educational evaluation results.
3. Develops short and long term goals, working with other staff within the school to coordinate development of programs.
4. Documents the outcomes to be achieved, selecting the methods and environment to accomplish goals.
5. Prepares and sets-up treatment environment and individual plans each day for children scheduled.
6. Evaluates children in classroom for possible services and/or recommendations.
7. Coordinates physical therapy programs with the total educational curriculum.
8. Assists with the supervision of students.
9. Provides classroom consultation to teachers and staff regarding the identified special needs of students.
10. Assumes other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

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

The Ulster BOCES Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning Student-Based Programs is seeking an organized, detail-oriented person to work in a busy office setting as a School Program Secretary. This is a full-time, 12-month position. All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply. Fingerprinting required. 

Civil Service Classification: Competitive. Merit and fitness competitive examination applies.

Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary range starting at $48,568.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for managing information and providing administrative support for a school district program. Incumbents in this class have responsibility for the ongoing operation of a specific school program and serve as the administrative liaison for that program. The work involves responsibility for entering and retrieving information relative to the program using database and/or spreadsheet computer software applications, as well as a variety of higher-level clerical procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, Director, or administrative head of a program with leeway allowed for exercising independent judgement in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is not typically a function of this title. Does related work as required.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Full-time, 12 Month
Monday through Friday

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title do not describe any individual position.  Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.

1. Serves as liaison to program constituency for the Assistant Superintendent, Director or administrative head of the program;
2. Participates in and may schedule planned meetings with administration and staff in regard to program operation, maintenance and initiatives;
3. Assembles data from a variety of sources to incorporate into program database and reports;
4. Utilizes computer equipment and software in the course of performing all duties and responsibilities;
5. Compiles, inputs and maintains statistical information in the program database for budget control and program reimbursement purposes;
6. Performs a variety of data entry and data base maintenance duties, as well as higher-level clerical duties necessary to the focus and structure of the department;
7. Prepares records or reports periodically or upon request of the Assistant Superintendent, Director or administrative head of program for program accountability;
8. Prepares agenda and recommends agenda items for regularly scheduled program staff meetings;
9. Attends and may take minutes of program staff meetings;
10. Prepares draft correspondence and other materials in support of program agenda;
11. Makes recommendations to improve program operation and maintenance;
12. Maintains and is responsible for database file security and confidentiality;
13. May prepare information or reports in support of grant applications or program disbursements;
14. May prepare or review purchase requisitions relevant to program budget;
15. May be required to provide inventory control and/or order materials and supplies in support of program operations.

The Ulster BOCES Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) Student-Based Programs is seeking an Education of Speech & Hearing Handicapped Teacher for a full-time, 10-month position for the 2026-2027 school year. Experience working with special needs children and Certificate of Clinical Competence 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 www.ulsterboces.org for details).

Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary starting at $67,765 per year.

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: Speech and Language Disabilities
Grade Level: Pre K-12 - All Grades
Title: Speech and Language Disabilities or Speech and Hearing Handicapped
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 appropriate to the needs of pupils. Determines speech difficulties of assigned students; prescribes methods of remediation of diagnosed difficulties; and implements methods and materials prescribed to remediate difficulties.
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 speech 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 Month Schedule, September through June
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.