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 Teacher Aide (Special Education)  

Position: Teacher Aide – 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: Van Schaick Grade School  
Assignment: Grades K-2 Functional Skills  
Schedule:  10-month work year  
Pay Rate:  Per CSEA contract  
Start Date: September 1, 2025  

Apply by July 31, 2025 to: Cohoes City School District employees should apply to hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy# 26-44 in “Subject” line. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.

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: September 1, 2025 

Apply by July 31, 2025. 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.

Vacancy for Computer Support Technician

See attached description

Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques utilized in computer systems analysis; techniques and concepts; good knowledge of a wide variety of computer software packages; ability to train others in the use of computers and various software packages; ability to prepare written documentation for system configurations;
ability to perform close detail work; tact, courtesy, dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications: Completion of two (2) years of college with specialization in Computer Sciences; OR Two (2) years of paid experience in installation, maintenance, repair of computers, peripherals, and
software or A+ Certification; OR An equivalent combination of (A) and (B) on a one to one basis.
Schedule: 12-month work year
Location: Administration office
Salary: As per CSEA contract
Appt: Pending NYHELPS classification

Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees may respond to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #25-29 in “Subject” line. External Applicants must apply through OLAS.

Anticipated Job Vacancy 

Title: Senior Account Clerk Typist 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good knowledge of the methods used in keeping financial accounts and  records; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, routines, and equipment; good knowledge of business  arithmetic and English; ability to type at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to understand and carry out oral and  written directions; ability to get along well with others; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; good judgment; physical  condition commensurate with the demands and duties of the position.  
Examples of Work (Illustrative only):
Computes and types payrolls and payroll summaries;  
Audits payrolls, bills, and vouchers; 
Posts to various accounts and ledgers financial disbursements;  
Balances accounts periodically; 
Prepares and types periodic financial statements for superior and a variety of other financial and statistical reports; Keeps records of financial transactions; 
Performs a variety of related account keeping, typing and clerical tasks; 
Performs incidental telephone work. 
Acceptable Experience and Training:  Open competitive – Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and  three years of experience, which shall have involved typing, and compilation and maintenance of financial  accounts/records; or graduation from a regionally accredited New York State registered college with an Associate’s degree in secretarial  science and one year of clerical experience which shall have involved typing and compilation and maintenance of  financial account/records. 
Schedule: Work Year – 12-month work year (Central Office Schedule)
Location: Administration Office  
Assignment: Payroll 
Salary: As per CSEA contract (Central Office Salary Schedule) 
Appointment: Vacancies are filled by a certified list provided by the City of Cohoes Civil Service. Should no certified list be  available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State  Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in  accordance with Civil Service Rules for the City of Cohoes Civil Service to obtain a permanent appointment. 

Continuous recruitment until filled. Cohoes City School District employees may respond to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #25-123 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.