The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a probationary track English as a New Language Teacher. 

ASSIGNMENT: 10 months; 1.0 FTE; Van Antwerp (.6) and Iroquois (.4) Middle Schools;

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for five (5) TOSA - Instructional Support Coordinators at each of our Elementary Schools.  The positions will be hired as a probationary track teacher in their respective tenure area.

ASSIGNMENT: Elementary Schools; 10 months per year.

The Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) – Instructional Support Coordinator, under the direction of the principal, serves as an instructional leader in the planning, coordination, and administration of school activities and programs.  Duties include supporting curriculum, instruction, student conduct and attendance, extracurricular programs, and school building and safety operations.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of administrative duties to assist the principal in managing the school
• Supports daily operations including arrival/dismissal, lunch and recess, and hallway transitions
• Coordinates support staff schedules and substitute coverage
• Provides supervision and coaching to support staff in the absence of the principal
• Assists the principal with administering the code of conduct and fostering positive family engagement
• Communicates regularly with families and develops a supportive home-school relationship
• Collaborates with principal and district leaders to implement professional development
• As directed, initiates/leads professional development opportunities
• Assists in the implementation of district-wide initiatives i.e., MTSS, SEL
• Collaborates on building staffing, including recruiting, interviewing and hiring
• Participates in student/teacher/family meetings i.e., IEP meetings, 504 planning, ENL as needed
• Supports school-wide events and special programs
• Role model best practices for teachers, staff and students
• Promotes a positive school culture
• Serves as an advocate for teachers, students and families
• Supports assemblies and field trips
• Collaborates with PTO and other community groups to enhance the student experience
• Partners with principal to implement health and safety and emergency planning protocols
• Performs other duties, as assigned

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for the following Athletic Coaching positions for the Fall 2025 season:

• Cheerleading
  • Varsity
• Crew
  • Boys Varsity
  • Boys Junior Varsity
  • Boys Modified
  • Girls Varsity
  • Girls Junior Varsity
  • Girls Modified
  • Girls Modified Assistant(s)
• Cross Country
  • Boys Varsity
  • Girls Varsity
  • Boys/Girls Modified
• Diving
  • Girls Varsity
• Field Hockey
  • Varsity
  • Junior Varsity
  • Modified
• Football
  • Varsity
  • Varsity Assistant(s)
  • Junior Varsity
  • Junior Varsity Assistant(s)
  • Modified
  • Modified Assistant(s)
• Golf
  • Boys Varsity
  • Boys Junior Varsity
  • Girls Varsity
• Soccer
  • Boys Varsity
  • Boys Varsity Assistant
  • Boys Junior Varsity
  • Boys Modified 9
  • Boys Modified
  • Girls Varsity
  • Girls Varsity Assistant
  • Girls Junior Varsity
  • Girls Modified 9
  • Girls Modified
• Swimming
  • Girls Varsity
• Tennis
  • Varsity
  • Junior Varsity
• Unified Bocce
• Volleyball
  • Boys Varsity
  • Boys Junior Varsity
  • Boys Modified
  • Girls Varsity
  • Girls Junior Varsity
  • Girls Freshman
  • Girls Modified

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a probationary track Director - Science, Engineering & Technology. 

ASSIGNMENT: District Wide; 11 months per year;

SUMMARY: 

The Director of Science, Engineering & Technology leads the development, implementation and evaluation of the Niskayuna School District’s science, engineering and technology programs.  The goal is to plan and maintain a sound, well-articulated instructional program by working with pupils, teachers, administrators, and parents.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership in the development of curriculum, including the scope and sequence of academic programs and plans for continuity and articulation from one level of achievement to the next
• Develop, articulate and disseminate department goals in coordination with district and building goals
• Provide ongoing teaching support for all faculty within the academic discipline, including modeling, coaching and other techniques, the purpose of which is to improve instruction
• Conduct formal and informal observations that provide high-quality feedback and guidance on how to improve instruction consistent with district APPR guidelines
• Provide staff development that enables teachers to accomplish locally identified goals, as well as goals enacted through national and state directives
• Coordinate recruitment, screening, interviewing and reference checks of job applicants to ensure employment of teachers consistent with the high standards of the district
• Plan and facilitate department meetings that address business and professional development needs
• Organize and oversee administration and scoring of all standardized testing (local, state and other) to ensure appropriate training of test scorers and reliable calculation of student scores
• Analyze and interpret local and state assessment results to provide feedback that can serve as a basis for ongoing and collaborative review of student work for the purpose of increasing student achievement
• Provide leadership for the identification of program gaps and inconsistencies and subsequent changes that lead to more coherent and effective instruction
• Ensure provision of necessary support services to students based on individual student needs, coordinating with diverse stakeholders to ensure delivery of required and effective services to students with special needs.
• Examine, evaluate, select and recommend (in conjunction with principals, teaching staff and central office administration) educational resources including classroom supplies, instructional technology, equipment and textbooks
• Oversee procedures of purchase, inventory and safe storage of all department materials and equipment
• Develop and administer a comprehensive budget, in conjunction with building principals and district office that is consistent with the goals and objectives of the district and the needs of the discipline’s instructional program
• Cooperatively with building principals and other department directors identify teaching assignments, course offerings and sectioning decisions that promote high quality educational opportunities for all students
• Communicate with the District leadership, building principals, teacher leaders, parents, students and community members regarding important departmental matters
• Provide building and district publicity specialists with information that keeps the school community informed on noteworthy developments within the department
• Attend meetings of district leadership, department directors and other meetings associated with other district and building matters to gain an awareness of and contribute effectively to the development of the entire school program
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for Substitute Cleaners for the 2024-2025 school year.

ASSIGNMENT: Districtwide

This is routine work requiring the efficient performance of a variety of cleaning tasks. The work involves execution of these tasks through a well-established routine. Direct supervision is received from a higher-level supervisor. The incumbent does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Dusts chairs, tables, desks and other furniture;
• Washes windows, walls, woodwork, toilets and sinks;
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums and waxes floors with various equipment designed for those purposes;
• Gathers and disposes of refuge;
• Cleans and polishes furniture;
• Performs a variety of routine errands and cleaning tasks;
• Performs a variety of related duties as required;
• May use a district motor vehicle as assigned;
• May clean blackboards and erasers;
• May monitor restrooms and report violations of non-smoking policy;
• Related work as assigned.

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for Substitute Teachers for the 2024-2025 school year.

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for substitute Teaching Assistants for the 2024-2025 school year.

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for Substitute Food Service Helpers for the 2024-2025 school year.

ASSIGNMENT: Districtwide

This position involves the responsibility for assisting in the routine preparation and serving of meals, and for the cleaning of kitchen equipment.  Working knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning materials and equipment.  Ability to follow oral and written directions.