Job Opportunities - Cohoes City School District

Instructional Openings

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Position Title	Job Number	Job Description	Pay Scale
Teaching Assistants - Secondary Assignments	27-37A	Vacancy at Middle School and a Vacancy at High School For Teaching Assistants Position: Full – Time Teaching Assistants Location: Middle School and High School Start Date: September 1, 2026 Located in the Capital District of upstate New York, Cohoes City School District is a small city school district with a total enrollment of over 2,000 students. The mission of the district is to prepare its students for success in tomorrow's world. With the goal of immersing students in learning to become creative thinkers, life-long learners and effective problem-solvers, the ideal candidate is committed to student academic success. We have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant at the Middle School and one for a Teaching Assistant in the High School. UNLESS APPLICANT SPECIFIES IN COVER LETTER A PREFERENCE; Applicant will be considered for both assignments. Duties include working with individual students or groups of students on instructional projects or programs; implement and provide support for behavioral management strategies in instructional and non-instructional activities; assist students in the use of available instructional resources; serve as an appropriate role model to students; participate in staff development and training to maintain or develop increased professional capacity. We invite highly qualified (NYS certified) applicants to apply to this vacancy. Teacher Certification or a Four-year degree with Teaching Certification preferred; however, minimum requirements are: An Associates degree with Teaching Assistant Certification. This will be an on-going recruitment process until filled.	per CTA contract
Special Education Teacher-Middle School (Gr 6)	27-47A	Special Education Teacher Located in the Capital District of upstate New York, Cohoes City School District is a small city school district with a warm, welcoming “small town” atmosphere. With a total enrollment of over 2,000 students, the mission of the district is to prepare its students for success in tomorrow's world. With the goal of immersing students in learning to become creative thinkers, life-long learners and effective problem-solvers, the ideal candidate is committed to student academic success. We are seeking highly qualified (NYS certified) applicants to apply to this vacancy – Special Education (ALL GRADES) OR Permanent Special Education OR Students with Disabilities (Adolescent Grades 7-12) OR Students with Disabilities (Middle Childhood Grades 5-9) However, we will consider individuals who are currently in the process of obtaining their NYS certification and will be certified by September 1, 2026. Teacher expectations overview: Knowledge of NYS Instructional Standards in special education and differentiated instructional strategies Excellent student engagement skills with a goal of achieving mastery through a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to each student Effective classroom management skills Excellent parent engagement and relationship building skills Participates with colleagues as a collaborative team player Understands urban schools and communities Supports the district goals of equity, literacy and graduation concerning all students Ability to inspire students to learn and make learning fun Models a growth mindset Ability to use classroom technology Please apply through OLAS with a letter of interest, your resume, proof of certification and any supporting materials including at least 3 professional (Supervisory) letters of reference. Salary is based upon experience and the CTA contract This will be an on-going recruitment process until filled.	per CTA contract
Special Education Teacher- Middle School	27-24A	We are seeking highly qualified (NYS certified) applicants to apply to this vacancy – Special Education (ALL GRADES) OR Permanent Special Education OR Students with Disabilities (Adolescent Grades 7-12) OR Students with Disabilities (Middle Childhood Grades 5-9) However, we will consider individuals who are currently in the process of obtaining their NYS certification and will be certified by September 1, 2026. Teacher expectations overview: Knowledge of NYS Instructional Standards in special education and differentiated instructional strategies Excellent student engagement skills with a goal of achieving mastery through a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to each student Effective classroom management skills Excellent parent engagement and relationship building skills Participates with colleagues as a collaborative team player Understands urban schools and communities Supports the district's goals of equity, literacy and graduation concerning all students. Ability to inspire students to learn and make learning fun Models a growth mindset Ability to use classroom technology This will be an ongoing recruitment process until filled.	Per CTA contract
Teaching Assistants	27-37	Multiple Vacancies For Teaching Assistants Position: Full – Time Teaching Assistants Location: District-Wide Start Date: September 1, 2026	per CTA contract

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.