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.
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 High School
Salary: Per CTA Contract
Start Date: April 13, 2026
Please apply by March 24, 2026. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy # 26-109. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.
Music Teacher
Position: Music Teacher – 0.025 FTE
Certification: Music
Location: Abram Lansing School
Salary: As per CTA contract
Start Date: April 13, 2026-June 30, 2026
Please apply by March 25, 2026. Cohoes City School District employees may respond to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #26-110 in “Subject” line.
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: Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) AND Childhood Education (Grades 1-6(
Location: Van Schaick Grade School
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 #27-05 in “Subject” line. 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.
High School Principal
Position: High School Principal – 1.0 FTE
Certification: New York State certification as a School Building Leader (SBL) or School Administrator and Supervisor, SAS is required; Masters Degree from accredited institution; minimum of three of successful experience as a building-level administrator or other educational leader
Schedule: 12-month work year (Central Office schedule)
Salary: To be determined through the collective bargaining agreement between the Cohoes Principal’s Association and Cohoes City School District.
Start Date: July 1, 2026 or sooner
Continuous recruitment until filled. Please include academic transcripts, verification of NYS certification, and three recent letters of supervisory recommendation. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy # 27-02. 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.
Temporary Vacancy for Elementary Teacher
Position: Elementary Teacher – 1.0 FTE
Certification: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
Location: Van Schaick Grade School
Salary: Per CTA Contract
Start Date: May 4, 2026 – June 30, 2026
Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy # 26-106. 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: 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.