Instructional openings listed on this page should be applied for through Online Application System for K-12 Education (OLAS). Cohoes City School District employees should apply to Human Resources.
9th Grade Road to Success (8th to 9th grade transition)
Teachers: Secondary Content Area Teacher
School Social Worker
Location: Cohoes Middle School
Salary: As per CTA contract
Summer School Term: July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026, Monday-Thursday 10am-12pm
Apply by May 12, 2026. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include position title in the subject line.
Secondary Summer School – Anticipated Regents Review Classes
Teachers: Alegebra
Alegebra II
Geometry
English
Earth Science
Chemistry
Living Environment
Global
US History
Location: Cohoes High School
Salary: As per CTA contract
Summer School Term: August 10, 2026-August 13, 2026; 12pm-2pm (4 sessions). Times may flex Monday-Thursday. Summer School Regents Review may be cancelled at any time due to low enrollment.
Regents exams: August 18, 2026 and August 19, 2026. Apply to proctor and/or grade separately
Apply by May 12, 2026. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please put position title in subject line.
Secondary Summer School Anticipated Offerings
Opportunities to teacher more than one session may be available contingent upon enrollment.
Teachers: English 9
Algebra I
Global I
Living Environment (additional lab component)
Science Recovery with Lab if needed
Edgenuity Lab (content area teacher) – (2 sessions)
Special Education – Consultant – (2 session)
Library Media Specialist
ELL Consultant (if needed)
Location: Cohoes High School
Salary: As per CTA contract
Summer School Term: July 6, 2026-July 30, 2026, Monday-Thursday – 9am-2pm
Apply by May 12, 2026. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please put position title in subject line.
Anticipated Vacancy for School Psychologist
Position: School Psychologist – 1.0 FTE
Certification: School Psychologist
Location: Van Schaick Grade School
Salary: Per CTA contract
Start Date: June 15, 2026
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees may respond to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #26-115 in “Subject” line. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.
Vacancy for School Psychologist
Position: School Psychologist – 1.0 FTE
Certification: School Psychologist
Location: Abram Lansing Elementary
Salary: Per CTA contract
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees may respond to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #27-08 in “Subject” line. External applicants must apply through OLAS.
Vacancy for Elementary Teacher
Position: Elementary Teacher – 1.0 FTE
Certification: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
Location: Harmony Hill School
Salary: Per CTA contract
Start Date: September 1, 2026
View this listing on OLAS.
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy # 27-09. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.
Vacancy for STEM Teacher
Position: Middle School STEM – 1.0 FTE
Certification: NYS Certification required in: Technology Education (preferred), Secondary Mathematics or Science. The district may consider candidates who are willing to accept the position with the contingency of obtaining appropriate NYS Teacher Certification through an approved registered alternative teacher preparation program (ATP) within a reasonable timeframe as established with the district.
Location: Cohoes Middle School
Salary: Per CTA contract
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy # 27-06. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.
Vacancy for English Teacher
Position: English Teacher – 1.0 FTE
Certification: English Language Arts 7-12
Location: Cohoes High School
Salary: Per CTA contract
Date: As soon as possible
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy # 26-111. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.
Anticipated Vacancy for Special Education Teacher
Position: Special Education Teacher – 1.0 FTE
Certification: Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12 – Generalist); Students with Disabilities (All grades), or Special Education
Location: Cohoes Middle School
Salary: Per CTA Contract
Start Date: As soon as possible
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy # 26-113. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.
Special Education Teacher
Position: Special Education Teacher – 1.0 FTE
Certification: Students with Disabilities (Middle Childhood grades 5-9); Students with Disabilities (Adolescent grades 7-12); OR Students with Disabilities (PreK-12 All grades)
Location: Cohoes Middle School
Salary: Per CTA Contract
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy # 27-07. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.
Vacancy for Special Education Teacher
Position: Special Education Teacher /Functional Skills Class K-2 – 1.0 FTE
Certification: Students with Disabilities (Early Childhood-Birth – Grade 2) OR Students with Disabilities (PreK-12 – All Grades) OR Permanent Special Education certification required
Location: Van Schaick Grade School
Salary: Per CTA Contract
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy # 27-04. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.
Vacancy for Special Education Teacher
Position: Special Education Teacher – 1.0 FTE
Certification: Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12 – Generalist), Students with Disabilities (All grades) or Special Education
Location: Cohoes High School
Salary: Per CTA Contract
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy # 27-03. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.
Anticipated Vacancy for Teaching Assistant
Position: Teaching Assistant – 1.0 FTE
Certification: Teacher certification of four-year degree with Teaching Assistant Certification preferred. Minimum requirements: Associates degree with Teaching Assistant Certification
Location: Cohoes Middle School; Assignment: Alternative Education Program
Salary: Per CTA Contract
Start Date: As soon as possible
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy # 26-105. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.
Vacancy For Mathematics Teacher
Position: Math Teacher – 1.0 FTE
Certification: Mathematics 7-12 required; Dual certification in Special Education preferred
Location: Cohoes Middle School
Assignment: Secondary Alternative Learning Program
Salary: Per CTA Contract
Start Date: December 9, 2025 through February 3, 2026 (dates are tentative)
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy # 26-86. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.
Vacancy For Teacher Assistant
Position: Teacher Assistant – 1.0 FTE
Certification: Teacher Certification or Four-year degree with Teaching Assistant Certification preferred. Minimum Requirements: Associates degree with Teaching Assistant Certification
Location: Abram Lansing Elementary School
Salary: Per CTA Contract (grant-funded)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy # 26-84. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.
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human Resources Office
Human Resources: Tara Garceau
Phone: (518) 237-0100 ext. 2359
21 Page Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047
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Nondiscrimination Statement
The Cohoes City School District Board of Education, its officers and employees, will not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of legally protected classes, such as, but not limited to: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles like braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, creed, religion (including religious practices), marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), gender identity and expression (i.e., actual or perceived gender-related identity, appearance, behavior, expression, or other gender-related characteristic regardless of the sex assigned to that person at birth, including but not limited to the status of being transgender), age, sexual orientation, disability (physical or mental), predisposing genetic characteristic, military work or status, domestic violence victim status, or use of a guide dog, hearing dog, or service dog, as applicable. The district will provide notice of this policy in accordance with federal and state law and regulation.
Questions about this non-discrimination policy may be directed to Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer Stacy Mackey at the Cohoes City School District Administrative Offices, 21 Page Ave., Cohoes, NY 12047, (518) 237-0100.