Behavior Specialist - Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma; AND Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents with a Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Education, Counseling, Psychology or a closely
related field, AND two (2) years of experience or its part-time equivalent in behavioral consultation and/or crisis training in an educational setting.

Note: Successful candidates must be eligible for or progressing towards Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and obtain their BCBA credentials within one (1) year of appointment. Experience working with challenging students to improve behaviors, experience with a variety of evaluation tools and administering
Functional Behavior Assessments, and experience offering practical solutions to students and staff required.

Physical Therapist - Anticipated one (1) full-time position available. This is a 10-month, Probationary, ESPA Unit, civil service position providing Physical Therapy services to ONC BOCES component school districts.

Current NYS Physical Therapist license required. Experience working with children in a school setting is preferred.

Occupational Therapist - One (1) full-time position available. This is a 10-month, ESPA Unit, Probationary Civil Service position providing Occupational Therapy services to ONC BOCES component school districts.

NYS Registered Occupational Therapy license required. Experience working within an educational setting preferred.

Special Education Training Specialist - Full-time, 10-month, grant-funded, Non-Unit, Probationary position
providing assistance to component school districts through the Southeast Regional Partnership Center.


NYS certification in Special Education with a Master’s degree or higher. Experience in Special Education process consistent with federal law, regulation and guidance, as well as State law and NYSED
guidance. Candidates must indicate any professional development and/or technical assistance they have provided to others in order to be considered for the position. • Provide technical assistance and support to identified school/districts.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Provide regional and local trainings on information on the special education process consistent with federal       law, regulation and guidance, as well as State law and NYSED guidance. Overview for Principals, and the         Continuum of Services.
• Deliver targeted professional development and technical assistance to groups (families, school/district staff,     community groups, etc.) to support deeper learning on the topic the special education process.

• Work in collaboration with NYSED funded Family and Community Engagement Centers as directed by the         regional work plan to provide capacity building focused on family and community engagement in the special     education process.
• Engage in regional planning process as outlined by the Partnership Implementation Team.
• Accept guidance and support from the Technical Assistant Partnerships by participating in trainings, planning     meetings and Statewide meetings as well as by using tools and training materials developed and/or                 reviewed by the TAP.
• Provide resources and information, including data training to the Partnership Implementation Team and          Technical Assistance Partnership as requested and required. 

School Psychologists - Two (2) full-time and one (1) part-time (.5 FTE) positions available. These are 10-month, Probationary, Teacher Unit positions providing School Psychology services to ONC BOCES component school districts.

Qualifications and Responsibilities: 
Current NYS School Psychologist certification required. The successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to collaborate well with other school professionals and parents in a K-12 setting. They will be able to
conduct individual evaluations of students for the purposes of making eligibility recommendations for special education programs and services. This individual should be able to conduct functional behavior assessments and consult with the school personnel, parents and other stakeholders involved. They should be able to provide counseling in both individual and group settings and prepare written reports of findings and present them at IEP meetings. 

School Counselor - Anticipated one (1) full-time position located at the Otsego Area Occupational Center in Milford. This position is a 10-month, Teacher Unit, Probationary position.

Qualifications and Responsibilities Current NYS School Counselor Certification required. The successful
candidate will be supporting a wide-range of students in Special Education classrooms that have behavioral, social and emotional needs.

School Social Worker - One (1) part-time (.5 FTE), 10-month, Probationary, Teacher Unit position.

Qualifications and Responsibilities: Current NYS School Social Worker certification required. Experience
working with children in a school setting is preferred. The selected candidate will collaborate with schools for clinical services including identifying behavioral health needs.

We encourage qualified applicants to submit their resumé, application, transcripts and references to: www.olasjobs.org/southern