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.

Anticipated Vacancy for Confidential Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services: Civil Service Competitive

See attached description

Schedule: Work Year – 12-month work year (Central Office Schedule) 
Location: Administration Office 
Start Date: September 1, 2025 
Salary: TBD 

View this listing on OLAS. 

NY HELPS Program: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. 

Apply by August 25, 2025. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #26-62 in “Subject” line. External Applicants must apply through OLAS. 

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.