Non-Instructional Openings

Non-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.

Vacancy for Courier

Position: Part-time courier
Location: Districtwide
Salary: 416.50 per hour
Start Date: Immediate

Apply by October 8, 2025. Cohoes City School District employees may respond to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #26-75 in “Subject” line. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.

Anticipated Vacancy For School Nurse, R.N. 

Please see description

Position: School Nurse, R.N. – 1.0 FTE
Assignment: 1:1 
License: Registered Nurse 
Location: Cohoes Middle School
Schedule: 10-month work year 
Salary:  Per CTA Contract 
Start Date: ASAP 

Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees may respond to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #26-70 in “Subject” line. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.

Anticipated Vacancy for Motor Vehicle Operator 

Position: Motor Vehicle Operator – 1.0 FTE
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good knowledge of the geography and traffic laws of the area; ability to operate an automobile or light delivery truck; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions; willingness to perform routine manual tasks. 
Acceptable Experience and Training:  One year of experience in the operation of a light motor vehicle such as pick-up or panel truck, station wagon or automobile; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. 
Special Requirement for Acceptance of Applications: Possession of an appropriate license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at time of appointment. 
Location: Food Service (District Wide) 
Schedule: Work Year – 10-month work year 
Pay Rate: Per CSEA contract 
Start Date: September 29, 2025

Apply by September 23, 2025. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org Please include “Building and Vacancy #26-68 – in “Subject” line). External Applicants must apply through: olasjobs.org.

Notice of Anticipated Vacancy for Director of Special Programs

See attached description

Certification: New York State certification as a School District Administrator, (SDA), or School District Leader, (SDL), is required; permanent or professional teacher certification. Master’s Degree in Education Administration, Special Education, or related field from an accredited institution.
Qualifications: Successful administrative experience, deep understanding of Special Education programing, federal regulations, and state laws. Must have exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
Schedule:  12-month work year (Central Office Schedule) 
Location: Central Office 
Salary: Competitive as set by the Board 
Start Date: September 1, 2025 

All applications must be received by midnight on August 8, 2025. 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# 26-52 in “Subject” line.

Multiple Vacancies for Teacher Aides (General Education) 

Position: Teacher Aides  – 1.0 FTE 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good general intelligence, ability to establish good relationships with children and others, familiarity with classroom routine, good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved, above average clerical aptitude, resourcefulness in conducting above described activities indirectly related to teaching process, neat personal appearance, ability to maintain discipline, tact, courtesy, good judgment, physical condition commensurate with the demands and duties of the position. 
Acceptable experience and training: Graduation from high school or any equivalent combination of training and experience. 
Location: District-Wide 
Schedule: Work Year – 10-month work year 
Pay Rate: Per CSEA contract 
Start Date: Ongoing

Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees may respond to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #26-45 in “Subject” line. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.

Part-Time Teacher Aides

Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good general intelligence, ability to establish good relationships with children and others, familiarity with classroom routine, background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved, above average clerical aptitude, resourcefulness in conducting above-described activities indirectly related to teaching process, neat personal appearance, ability to maintain discipline, tact, courtesy, good judgment, physical condition commensurate with the demands and duties of the position.
Acceptable Experience and Training: Graduation from high school or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Location: Districtwide
Salary: Hourly
Start Date: Ongoing

Continuous recruitment until filled. Apply through Human Resources (please include position title in “Subject” line).

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.