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Welcome

The Voorheesville Central School District is always searching for teachers and staff to enhance our community and support our students. Our policy states that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or handicapping condition. Voorheesville Central School District is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Please use the links below for descriptions of open positions and application instructions.

Athletics| Administrative|  Extracurricular Advisors| Professional Staff| Substitute Opportunities| Support Staff| Transportation

A limited number of candidates for any open position will be invited to Voorheesville for a personal interview. Application materials will not be returned.

Future Openings

The Voorheesville Central School District uses RecruitFront for many job postings. Please go to RecruitFront for up-to-date openings.

Administrative Opportunities

Position: Middle School Principal

The administrator will be responsible for the leadership related to curriculum, instruction, and management in grades 6-8 school building. The middle school principal is responsible for the ongoing operations of their school buildings, to ensure high levels of student achievement for all students, and to provide oversight and guidance for the administration of all activities/functions within the school. The successful candidate will report to the superintendent and will work collaboratively with all other administrators and staff (both instructional/non-instructional) to ensure the effective operation of the school, achievement of district and building goals, and implementation of the VCSD Board of Education policies and directives. 

Qualifications:

  1. A valid NYS certification as a School District Administrator (SDA) and/or School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) or School District Leader (SDL).
  2. Prefer at least three years experience in public school administration and supervision, and at least five years successful experience as a classroom teacher at the appropriate level or such alternatives to the above qualifications the VCSD Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
  3. Knowledge of NYS school law, SED regulations, curriculum trends, and current issues in education and administration.
  4. Experience developing strategies to create a supportive, positive learning environment for staff and students.
  5. Knowledge of curriculum development, special education, the implementation of New York State standards/mandates, and creating an equitable/inclusive environment for all.

Personal Characteristics:

  • Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and steadfastness.
  • Is approachable and accessible, inspiring the confidence and trust of others.
  • Advocates for all students.
  • Demonstrates appreciation of the diversity within the school and community.
  • Demonstrates ability to “build bridges” and build consensus around issues.
  • Exhibits the ability to be decisive and follow through on commitments.
  • Displays strong leadership qualities and the ability to motivate and manage others.
  • Exhibits strong communication skills; willing to consider diverse opinions while mediating and resolving conflict when necessary.
  • Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development.

Performance Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership and Curriculum Development
  1. Engage in effective instructional leadership. Articulate a vision for an effective school and translate the vision into goals for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
  2. Work with the VCSD Director of Curriculum to enact VCSD Board of Education district curriculum initiatives.
  3.  Coordinate and evaluate curriculum offerings.
  4.  Analyze data to ensure instructional effectiveness.
  5. Assume the lead role in the ongoing integration of technology into the curriculum.
  6. Collaborate with administrative team to engage in ongoing evaluation of K-12 programming consistency.
  7. Coordinate report card and interim report process.
  8. Act as a resource for students, teachers, and parents in delivering educational and related services to students.
Staff Supervision
  1. Participate in the selection, development, supervision, and evaluation of school staff.
  2. Supervise and evaluate programs and staff involved in the delivery of specialized educational programs.
  3. Supervise and evaluate classroom instruction.
  4. Develop the high school master schedule in coordination with the high school.
  5. Serve as a member of the VCSD Committee on Special Education and the Pupil Services Team.
Student Growth, Development, and Supervision
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the unique needs of adolescent learners and middle school programming.
  2. Encourages communication between students/parents and the school by establishing and maintaining positive relationships.
  3. Develop and enact a comprehensive plan to ensure all students have the opportunity to be challenged to their highest level.
  4. Supervise and maintain a program of student discipline and consistent attendance.
  5. Monitor the progress of at-risk students. Propose appropriate intervention strategies.
  6. Assist in the supervision of after-school and extracurricular activities.
  7. Co-supervises the counseling program to enhance individual student education and development.
Policy and Facilities
  1. Prepare the school budget and set building policy according to state regulations and local board policy.
  2. Serve as the administrative member of the MS/HS Site-Based Management Team.
  3. Work with the Operations/Maintenance Supervisor, the Transportation Coordinator, and the Food Service Director to maintain safe, productive, and efficient programs.
Community Engagement
  1. Act as liaison with outside agencies to coordinate student services as directed by the superintendent.
  2. Attends school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events held to recognize student achievement.
  3. Facilitate and maintain proactive, positive communication with staff members, students, parents, school organizations, and the Voorheesville community.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Feb. 6, 2026
SALARY: $112,000-$130,000, per VAA contract
STARTING DATE: July 1, 2026 (anticipated)
APPLICATION DETAILS: 

Apply through OLAS.

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Professional Staff Opportunities

There are no openings at this time.

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        Support Staff Opportunities

        Position: Custodial Worker

        The Voorheesville Central School District has two openings for custodial workers. This position is eight hours per day, with Saturdays as needed. The duties of a custodial worker include routine cleaning, semi-skilled maintenance tasks, and related work as required. The position will be under the supervision of the Custodial Work Supervisor II. Salary is and benefits are as stated in the UEV contract. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

        Examples of Custodial Worker duties include, but are not limited to:

        • Sweeps, mops and waxes floors.
        • Washes walls, windows and blackboards.
        • Cleans and mops lavatories and locker rooms.
        • Assists with snow removal.
        • Replaces light bulbs, towels, toilet tissue, soap and other supplies.
        • Empties wastebaskets and disposes of rubbish.
        • Makes minor repairs to furniture, electrical fixtures, windows and window shades, locks, faucets,heating system and other equipment.
        • Receives, moves and stores incoming school supplies.
        • Turns off lights and locks doors.
        • Performs a variety of errands and related custodial duties as needed.

        Qualifications

        1. High school graduation is a plus.
        2. Custodial experience is a plus.
        3. Ability to take and follow directions.
        4. Willingness to work the schedule that best suits the district’s needs.
        5. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
        6. Good work record and recommendations.
        7. Background check and fingerprinting, as required by law.

        Application deadlines:  June 26, 2026 (continuous recruitment)
        Salary: $18.20 – $21.44/hr
        Starting date:  To be determined
        Application details: Apply through RecruitFront.

        The Voorheesville Central School District uses RecruitFront for many job postings. Please go to RecruitFront for up-to-date openings.

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          Substitute Opportunities

          The Voorheesville Central School District employs substitute teachers through the Capital Region BOCES substitute registry. Download an application form from the Capital Region BOCES website.

          Applications for support staff substitutes (bus drivers, clerical staff, custodians, food service helper, nurses, school monitor, teacher aides, etc.) are accepted on an ongoing basis.  Apply through RecruitFront.

          Current pay rates for substitute support staff positions are as follows:

          Most positions – including bus drivers, food service helpers, clerical workers, teacher aides, custodial workers, and bus monitors – Step 1 of UEV Schedule.  Please check the pay rate when you apply.

          Should you have any additional questions, please contact the Business Office at 518-765-3313, ext. 103.

          Please note: New York State Law requires all district employees, including substitute teachers, to be fingerprinted as a condition of employment. Should you be considered for employment, procedures and policies regarding fingerprinting will be included in the instructions you receive.

          Position: School Nurse Substitute

          The Voorheesville Central School District is seeking qualified candidates for School Nurse Substitute positions to provide nursing care during the 2025-2026 school year. Salary for this position is $170.00/day.

           Qualifications:

          1. Licensed RN or LPN.
          2. Experience in school nursing preferred.
          3. Excellent health, work habits, and employment attendance history.
          4. Good college record and excellent references.
          5. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
          6. Fingerprint clearance in accordance with the regulations of NYSED.

          General Duties:

          1. Communicate with parents and staff regarding health needs and concerns.
          2. Administer medication (as ordered by physician) according to regulations and policy, if needed.
          3. Complete and file accident/incident reports as appropriate.

          Application Procedures: Apply through RecruitFront.

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            Transportation

            Learn more about free training to become a bus driver at VCSD.

            Position: Mechanic 

            Voorheesville Central School District is seeking a qualified candidate for a part-time automotive mechanic. This person must be familiar with the operation and maintenance work of diesel buses, gas engines, schoolbuses, vans, suburbans, and district vehicles. The work may include, but is not limited to, conducting fuel and electrical diagnostics with limited supervision, completing most repairs, etc. 

            Salary: $24.59 per hour per UEV Contract
            Hours: As needed

            Qualifications:

            • High school graduate
            • Experience as a skilled automotive mechanic, in the school bus area preferred, experience on international buses is a plus
            • Ability to take and follow directions
            • Physical condition commensurate with demands of the position
            • Good work record
            • Clean driving record
            • Clean Class B license with passenger and school bus endorsements (district will train if needed)

            Application Procedure:

            Current Voorheesville CSD employees need only submit a letter of interest. All others, apply through RecruitFront.

            Application Deadline:

            All application materials must be received by Jan. 9, 2026.

            Position: Bus Driver

            Drivers work routes for two in-district public schools, and provide transportation for district children going to private schools, to Special Education placements and for district field trips and athletic events on an as-needed basis. Training available for qualified candidates.

            Hours may vary: Generally from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.,Sept. – June

            This posting is a continuous recruitment for school bus drivers beginning immediately.

             Qualifications:

            1. High school graduation or possession of GED is required.
            2. Class B license with passenger and school bus endorsements is preferred. Training available for qualified candidates.
            3. Drivers with CDL Class B permit will be trained.
            4. Must have a neat appearance.
            5. There will be a background check, drug testing and fingerprinting (as required by law).
            6. Physical condition commensurate with demands of the position.
            7. Must be reliable and able to work school attendance days.

            APPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous recruitment
            SALARY: $22.94-$27.03 per hour, per UEV contract
            STARTING DATE:  to be determined
            APPLICATION DETAILS:  Applications accepted on Recruitfront

            For additional information contact:

            Ann Potts
            Transportation Director
            Voorheesville Central School District
            P.O. Box 498
            Voorheesville, New York 12186

            Position: Substitute Bus Monitor

            The bus monitor assists special and general education student(s) while on the school bus, providing supervision to ensure a safe and supportive transportation experience. The monitor works closely with the bus driver to oversee student behavior and safety. Candidates must be willing and able to assist with wheelchairs as needed. Specific training will be provided if required.  Shifts are school days only, minimally 2 hours, morning and/or afternoon shifts as needed.

            Responsibilities:

            1. Assist the driver in ensuring student safety at all times.
            2. Attend all required safety meetings and participate in training, including:
               – Emergency evacuation procedures
               – Proper methods for loading and unloading
               – Supporting students with medical or behavioral needs (e.g., epilepsy, diabetes)
            3. Build positive relationships with students and families; support student management in collaboration with the driver.
            4. Operate safety equipment, including wheelchair tie-downs and lifts, and follow all emergency protocols.

            Qualifications:

            1. High school graduate or equivalent
            2. Must be reliable and able to work all school attendance days
            3. Completion of Bus Monitor Training Course (provided)
            4. Ability to work well with children, especially those with special needs
            5. Background check and fingerprinting required (per state law)
            6. Must pass a physical performance test

            Application Procedure: Apply on Recruitfront.
            Application Deadline: June 26, 2025 (continuous recruitment)
            Salary: $19.35 hourly, per UEV Contract

            Position: Occasional Substitute Bus Dispatcher

            The duties of a Substitute School Bus Dispatcher include assisting in the daily office operational aspects of the school district’s bus fleet such as, answering calls, and communicating with transportation staff. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, or his/her designee.

            General Duties may include, but are not limited to:

            • Receives calls and messages pertaining to the operation of the school bus fleet by 2-way radio and telephone; logs and forwards calls as appropriate
            • Dispatches bus fleet and drivers/personnel by 2-way radio or telephone and logs calls as appropriate

            SALARY:  Based on hours
            APPLICATION DETAILS:  Application materials will be accepted throughout the year.

            For additional information contact:

            Ann Potts
            Transportation Director
            Voorheesville Central School District
            P.O. Box 498
            Voorheesville, New York 12186

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              Athletics Opportunities

              No openings at this time.

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              Extracurricular Advisor Opportunities

              No openings at this time.

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