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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Physical Therapist2024-295

Position:    Physical Therapist 

Location:    Special Education – Schenectady City School District

Basic Function:   This is a professional position involving responsibility for evaluating, planning and providing physical therapy treatment to residents in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician who provides medical direction. The Physical Therapist is responsible to the Director. Supervision is exercised over the work of Physical Therapy Assistants. Does related work as required.

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluates the degree of function and disability of residents unless contradicted by a professional judgment or a doctor’s admission notes.
2. Performs physical therapy procedures upon the written order or referral of a licensed physician.
3. Participates with other personnel in the formulation of residents’ total care plans.
4. Develops or assists in the development of physical therapy forms, policies and procedures.
5. Confers periodically with physicians regarding all facets of resident care and related activities.
6. Instructs and participates in the facility in-service education program.
7. Record on residents’ charts all physical therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, consultation and discharge summaries.
8. Maintains program records on types of treatment and number of residents treated.

$52,809-$59,519
Classroom & Clinical Instructor (PT)(3 positions)2024-297

Location:    Career & Technical Education - 925B Watervliet-Shaker Road (Monday & Tuesday 8AM-2:30PM)

Basic Function:   To instruct students in the theory, proper practices, procedures and skills associatd with the Practical Nursing program. To transfer theoretical knowledge in the classroom to practical application in the clinical experience.

Responsibilities:

1. The instructor will be responsible for developing and evaluating student progress, instilling safe work habits and stressing the importance of reliability, competence, loyalty and dependability in clinical areas.
2. Responsible for supervising and evaluating student progress in the clinical areas.
3. Will work within the facilities to provide health care/nursing experiences which correspond to the current Practical Nurse program.
4. Differential teaching strategies are expected in the clinical areas.

$52.16 per hour
Behavior Specialist (Anticipated)2024-292

LOCATION:  Special Education – Maywood Academy (Anticipated)

SCHEDULE: Immediately (FT/10M plus an additional 35 days during the school year)

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Behavior Specialist (BOCES) will be responsible for working collaboratively with staff and administrators on implementing behavior support practices; including but not limited to behavior observation/monitoring, behavior consultations and behavior interventions. Serves as primary contact to staff for behavior related reporting, data collection and training and assessment tracking. Works with the Student Placement Administrator and the Director of Special Education on the development of behavioral systems within the Special Education Division, including the development and implementation of a Functional Behavior Analysis/Behavior Intervention Plan (FBA/BIP) Quality Assurance Process, website for staff and families on behavioral resources and targeted professional development and consultation on classroom management plans.  Does other related work, as required. Works under general supervision of the Director of Special Education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conducts student consultations to advise on behavior support practices.
2. Serves as a member of the BOCES Intake Team to review applications for students to BOCES programs.
3. Designs, implements and monitors behavior interventions for students with disabilities.
4. Prepares written reports as needed to outside psychiatric professionals/community agencies regarding behavioral concerns of students with disabilities.
5. Maintains data on the effectiveness of behavior interventions for specific students and types of programs within the Division.
6. Conducts classroom observations to support behavior related management and instruction.
7. Conducts functional behavioral assessments and design, implements and monitors behavior intervention plans.
8. Develops and implements a Quality Assurance Process for FBA/BIP which will involve embedded professional development to staff on the development of high quality Behavior Improvement Plans.
9. Prepares reports for the Committee on Special Education on the results of Functional Behavioral Assessments including recommendations for Behavioral Improvement Plans.
10. Serves as a member of the Committee on Special Education for students with behavioral concerns.
11. Provides teacher-coaching and support related to classroom management.
12. Collects and analyzes data to advise on behavioral practices across the district.
13. Provides training to staff on positive behavioral interventions, data collection and progress monitoring of behaviors.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
15. Comprehensive knowledge of the role of school administrators, teachers, social workers, school counselors and psychologists related to school improvement.
16. Thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and practices of school improvement including but not limited to support services, classroom management, behavior management, staff effectiveness.
17. Thorough knowledge of student/youth assessment, behavior and classroom management systems.
18. Thorough knowledge on the behavioral impact of mental health issues, autism, brain injuries and developmental disabilities.
19. Working knowledge of Education Law, Rules and Regulations.
20. Ability to act in a coaching capacity to staff to improve the skills related to positive behavioral interventions.
21. Ability to organize tasks and set priorities.
22. Ability to relate to and support program staff.
23. Ability to train staff on behavior data collection and analysis.
24. Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.
25. Ability to develop an understanding of school improvement, systems change and reform issues.
26. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
27. Ability to prepare and present written reports.
28. Ability to work with families on positive behavior plans for students with disabilities.
29. Ability to remain current in educational research on behavior analysis and management.
30. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

$58,090 - $76,211
School Licensed Practical Nurse 1:12024-293

Position:     School Licensed Practical Nurse 1:1

Location:     Special Education – Maywood Academy

Basic Function:

The work involves responsibility to provide routine practical nursing care of students including those with special health care needs in accordance with detailed and well-defined policies, rules and regulations. Employees assist either a School Nurse Teacher, Registered Professional Nurse (School) or School Physician in providing care to students. The work requires the understanding of and skill in routine practical nursing procedures and practices, but does not require the exercise of professional judgment called for in the position of Registered Professional Nurse. The work is performed under the direct supervision of either a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Physician. Does related work as required.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides routine practical nursing care to students with special health care needs.
2. Provides first aid treatment to students following accidents or other incidents on school property.
3. Administers oral, topical and inhalant medication to students according to State Education Department guidelines.
4. Provides gastrostomy feeding (bolus method or with medication) and nasogastric tube feedings.
5. Keeps attendance records, health records and related documents on special needs students of the school district.
6. Notifies parents and family physician of accidents or other health problems of students.
7. Consults with Registered Professional Nurse and teaching staff on various health issues.
8. Maintains an inventory of health office supplies and equipment.
9. Arranges transportation for sick or injured students with special needs to their homes, hospital or physician’s office.
10. Administers medications as prescribed by a physician.
11. Arranges for physicals and maintains health records for students with special health care needs.
12. Working knowledge of practical nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices.
13. Working knowledge of health office sanitation and hygiene.
14. Ability to apply therapeutic treatments and medications as prescribed.
15. Ability to understand and accurately carry out detailed oral and written instructions.
16. Ability to keep records and make reports.
17. Ability to get along well with others.
18. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

$16.47 - $22.91 per hour
Training Specialist-Integration of Technology2024-61A8

Location:    Northeastern Regional Information Center - Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Regions/N. Country

Basic Function:  The work involves responsibility of working on a regional and/or individual district level to promote and support all aspect of the use of technologies to support student achievement in the preK-12 educational setting.

Responsibilities:

1. Specifically, the work involves responsibility for training and instructing school district administrators, teachers and teaching staff on using classroom software applications supported by a BOCES Regional Information Center (RIC).
2. The incumbent also provides leadership, guidance and technical assistance to school districts, administrators, teachers and teaching staff regarding planning and implementing technology integration into curricula in alignment with current New York State learning standards.
3. The incumbent also provides leadership, guidance and technical assistance in district-wide technology planning as it relates to state and federal reporting and grant applications.
4. The incumbent collaborates with appropriate instructional and technical staff to support, manage and optimize the use of instructional software and network resources to support quality teaching and learning.
5. This skilled professional works independently and collaboratively with colleagues.

$43,683 - $70,000
Speech Therapist2024-212A3

LOCATION: Special Education - Various Locations

BASIC FUNCTION: 

Remediation of speech and language disorders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Individual and group speech/language therapy and consultation with the Special Education classroom teacher.

$52,809 - $55,815
Behavior Specialist (Long Term Substitute)2024-69A6

LOCATION:  Special Education – Maywood Academy

SCHEDULE: Immediately thru June 30, 2024 (plus an additional 35 days during the school year)

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Behavior Specialist (BOCES) will be responsible for working collaboratively with staff and administrators on implementing behavior support practices; including but not limited to behavior observation/monitoring, behavior consultations and behavior interventions. Serves as primary contact to staff for behavior related reporting, data collection and training and assessment tracking. Works with the Student Placement Administrator and the Director of Special Education on the development of behavioral systems within the Special Education Division, including the development and implementation of a Functional Behavior Analysis/Behavior Intervention Plan (FBA/BIP) Quality Assurance Process, website for staff and families on behavioral resources and targeted professional development and consultation on classroom management plans.  Does other related work, as required. Works under general supervision of the Director of Special Education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conducts student consultations to advise on behavior support practices.
2. Serves as a member of the BOCES Intake Team to review applications for students to BOCES programs.
3. Designs, implements and monitors behavior interventions for students with disabilities.
4. Prepares written reports as needed to outside psychiatric professionals/community agencies regarding behavioral concerns of students with disabilities.
5. Maintains data on the effectiveness of behavior interventions for specific students and types of programs within the Division.
6. Conducts classroom observations to support behavior related management and instruction.
7. Conducts functional behavioral assessments and design, implements and monitors behavior intervention plans.
8. Develops and implements a Quality Assurance Process for FBA/BIP which will involve embedded professional development to staff on the development of high quality Behavior Improvement Plans.
9. Prepares reports for the Committee on Special Education on the results of Functional Behavioral Assessments including recommendations for Behavioral Improvement Plans.
10. Serves as a member of the Committee on Special Education for students with behavioral concerns.
11. Provides teacher-coaching and support related to classroom management.
12. Collects and analyzes data to advise on behavioral practices across the district.
13. Provides training to staff on positive behavioral interventions, data collection and progress monitoring of behaviors.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
15. Comprehensive knowledge of the role of school administrators, teachers, social workers, school counselors and psychologists related to school improvement.
16. Thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and practices of school improvement including but not limited to support services, classroom management, behavior management, staff effectiveness.
17. Thorough knowledge of student/youth assessment, behavior and classroom management systems.
18. Thorough knowledge on the behavioral impact of mental health issues, autism, brain injuries and developmental disabilities.
19. Working knowledge of Education Law, Rules and Regulations.
20. Ability to act in a coaching capacity to staff to improve the skills related to positive behavioral interventions.
21. Ability to organize tasks and set priorities.
22. Ability to relate to and support program staff.
23. Ability to train staff on behavior data collection and analysis.
24. Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.
25. Ability to develop an understanding of school improvement, systems change and reform issues.
26. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
27. Ability to prepare and present written reports.
28. Ability to work with families on positive behavior plans for students with disabilities.
29. Ability to remain current in educational research on behavior analysis and management.
30. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

$58,090 - $76,211

The Capital Region BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs,
activities, employment, and admissions; and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The
following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Human Resources,
at hrdirector@neric.org, (518) 862-4951 or 900 Watervliet Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12205. Inquiries concerning the application of
the Capital Region BOCES nondiscrimination policies may also be referred to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of
Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, telephone: 646-428-3900, FAX: 646-428-3843, TDD: 800-877-
8339, email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov