Current Postings
- Part Time Custodial Worker
- Leave of Absence Secondary Special Education Teacher
- Full Time Secondary Special Education Teacher
- Teaching Assistants (full-time, tenure track)
- Speech Language Therapist
- Part Time Monitor (4 Hours)
- Middle/High School Monitor
- Substitutes Bus Driver
- Substitutes Bus Attendants
Instructional Forms
Non-Instructional Forms
- Non-Instructional Application
- Non-Instructional Substitute Information Sheet
- Rensselaer County Application for Examination or Employment
Leave of Absence Secondary Special Education Teacher
Assignment Location: BMHS
Appointment Status: Leave of Absence
Qualifications:
- Certified NYS Students with Disabilities K-12, or 7-12 required
- Dual certification in a content area preferred
- Co-teaching experience preferred
- Experience with restorative practices preferred
- Must possess a collaborative and supportive growth mindset
- Must possess skills to maintain an effective learning environment for all students
Job Description:
- Providing direct co-teach and resource room services and instruction
- Collaborating with general education teachers to deliver specially designed instruction
- Collaborating with related service providers
- Implementing and tracking Behavior Intervention Plans
- Progress monitoring IEP Monitoring & Development
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Creating student-centered transition plans; and providing support to students and families toward reaching transition goals
- Maintaining ongoing communication with parents and families
Salary/Pay Rate: $44,752 – $99,571 (per BTA contract)
Start Date: On or about 2/16/25
To Apply: https://olasjobs.org
Application Deadline: Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For questions, please contact: Tom Olsen, Director of Pupil Personnel Services\
Full Time Secondary Special Education Teacher
Assignment Location: BMHS
Appointment Status: Full-time, tenure track
Qualifications:
- Certified NYS Students with Disabilities K-12, or 7-12 required
- Dual certification in a content area preferred
- Co-teaching experience preferred
- Experience with restorative practices preferred
- Must possess a collaborative and supportive growth mindset
- Must possess skills to maintain an effective learning environment for all students
Job Description:
- Providing direct co-teach and resource room services and instruction
- Collaborating with general education teachers to deliver specially designed instruction
- Collaborating with related service providers
- Implementing and tracking Behavior Intervention Plans
- Progress monitoring IEP Monitoring & Development
- Creating student-centered transition plans; and providing support to students and families toward reaching transition goals
- Maintaining ongoing communication with parents and families
Salary/Pay Rate: $44,752 – $99,571 (per BTA contract)
To Apply: https://olasjobs.org
Application Deadline: Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For questions, please contact: Tom Olsen, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Speech Language Therapist
Appointment Status: Part-time (.4) – up to 16 hours per week
Qualifications:
• New York State Licensure as a Speech/Language Pathologist
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience working with children at a variety of ages and with a variety of disabilities preferred
Job Description:
• Conducts individual and group speech sessions per student IEPs.
• Manages their schedule to maximize IEP compliance (i.e., see all students on caseload per schedule).
• Conducts speech/language evaluations in accordance with regulatory requirements and best practices. Produces a clear written report of the evaluation results and provides appropriate recommendations based upon the results and professional judgement.
• Collaborates with parents, teachers, related service providers, administrators, and other stakeholders
• Documents student progress, including writing quarterly progress notes for IEP goals, maintaining documentation for Medicaid billing, and providing verbal or written feedback to the CSE/CPSE.
Salary/Pay Rate: $35.01 – $71.12/hour
Start Date: ASAP
To Apply: https://olasjobs.org
Application Deadline: 10/20/2025
For questions, please contact: Tom Olsen, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Teaching Assistant
Appointment Status: Full-time, tenure track
Qualifications:
- Certified NYS Teaching Assistant or Teacher
- Experience working with students with disabilities preferred
Job Description:
- Implement student(s) Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Behavior Plan Implementation and progress monitoring
- Attend all required training and meetings
- Develop relationships with students to foster success
- Collaborate with teachers and related service providers to ensure support provided to students are consistent with IEP and overall strategies in place
- Support and deliver instruction under the direction of a teacher
- Assist with student achievement and successful engagement in all aspects of their educational program
- Support students’ ability to engage in the learning process and display behaviors which foster success
Salary/Pay Rate: $20.92 – $24.76/hour
Start Date: 11/3/25
To Apply: https://olasjobs.org
Application Deadline: 10/20/25
For questions, please contact: Tom Olsen, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Part Time Monitor (4 Hours)
Assignment Location: Berlin Elementary School
Appointment Status: Probationary
Qualifications:
- Graduation from High School
- Experience working with children preferred
Job Description:
- Assist teachers in routine non-teaching duties including student supervision
- Assist in supervision of students during lunch and recess
- May perform simple clerical duties under the supervision of staff
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for students
Salary/Pay Rate: Per CSEA contract ($17.41/hr)
Start Date: As soon as possible
To Apply: Jodi Cataldo jcataldo@berlincentral.org
Application Deadline: October 24th, 2025
For questions, please contact: Jodi Cataldo, BES Principal (jcataldo@berlinelementary.org)
BES Building Substitute (Anticipated)
Assignment Location: Berlin Elementary School
Appointment Status: Temporary
Qualifications:
- 60 College Credits
- Positive attitude and a desire to be a part of a close community
- Experience in a similar role is preferred, but not required
Job Description:
- Provides classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans, in the locations and times designated.
- Creates a classroom that is safe, orderly, conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which they are assigned.
- Comply with all school regulations and policies at all times.
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Takes attendance and documents daily notes.
- Compiles a report for the teacher for when they return.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Salary/Pay Rate: $160/day
Start Date: ASAP
To Apply: https://olasjobs.org
Application Deadline: November 21st, 2025
For questions, please contact: Jodi Cataldo (jcataldo@berlincentral.org)
Part Time Custodial Worker
Assignment Location: Berlin Middle/High School
Appointment Status: Provisional
Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment
- Willingness to perform routine cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks
- Basic knowledge of the start up and operation of hot water heating equipment
- Cleaning tasks are performed under direct supervision or according to specific instructions
- Supervision is received from a Custodian or Other Superior
- Ability to follow good oral and written communications
- Ability to get along well with others; thoroughness; and dependability
- Good physical condition; ability to lift heavy objects (up to 75 pounds)
Job Description:
- Employees in this class are responsible for the overall condition of the school building or an assigned section thereof
- Perform a variety of custodial duties each day including, but, not limited to: sweeping, mopping, dusting, emptying waste baskets, disposal of rubbish, refilling paper towel / toilet paper / and soap dispensers, stripping and waxing floors, shampooing carpets, and washing walls
- Perform semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: replacing light bulbs, repairing furniture (replacing chair glides), minor plumbing / electrical / carpentry repairs, and very minor mechanical repairs
- General maintenance of the grounds including, but not limited to: grass cutting, weeding, and snow removal (snow blowing and shoveling)
- Use good judgement in performing duties to insure efficient, effective and safe working conditions
- Exercise responsibility for students, staff and adults using the school facilities
- Secure rooms by making sure all lights are shut off / windows closed and locked / and all doors are closed and locked
- Check outside the building for safety during the day and evening hours (lighting, sidewalk conditions, slip and fall hazards, etc…)
- Participate in in-service trainings as required by the District
- Any other duties as assigned
Salary/Pay Rate: As per CSEA Contract
Start Date: November / December 2025
To Apply: https://olasjobs.org
Application Deadline: Until Filled
For questions, please contact: cgrant@berlincentral.org
Teaching Assistants (full-time, tenure track)
Rate of Pay:
$25,836 Annual Salary; school breaks and holidays off, including summers
Qualifications:
- Certified NYS Teaching Assistant
- Experience working with students with disabilities preferred
Responsibilities Include:
- Implement student(s) Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Behavior Plan Implementation and progress monitoring
- Attend all required training and meetings
- Develop relationships with students to foster success
- Collaborate with teachers and related service providers to ensure support provided to students are consistent with IEP and overall strategies in place
- Support and deliver instruction under the direction of a teacher
- Assist with student achievement and successful engagement in all aspects of their educational program
- Support students’ ability to engage in the learning process and display behaviors which foster success
Contact Person:
Tom Olsen, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Please apply via OLAS [www.olasjobs.org].
Teacher
- Instructional Application
- Instructional Substitute Information Sheet
- Please submit application and information sheet to
- Berlin Middle High School – Principal David Bernsley dbernsley@berlincentral.org
- Berlin Elementary School – Principal Jodi Cataldo jcataldo@berlincentral.org
- Please submit application and information sheet to
Teaching Assistant
- Instructional Application
- Instructional Substitute Information Sheet
- Please submit application and information sheet to
- Tom Olsen, PPS Director – tolsen@berlincentral.org
- Please submit application and information sheet to
Health Office Assistant
(RN or LPN license in the state of NY and must be up to date on CPR)
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- Please submit application and information sheet to
- Tom Olsen, PPS Director – tolsen@berlincentral.org
- Please submit application and information sheet to
Custodial
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- Please submit application and information sheet to
- Cyril Grant Superintendent of Building and Grounds cgrant@berlincentral.org
- Please submit application and information sheet to
Monitor
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- Please submit application and information sheet to
- Berlin Middle High School – Principal David Bernsley dbernsley@berlincentral.org
- Berlin Elementary School – Principal Jodi Cataldo jcataldo@berlincentral.org
- Please submit application and information sheet to
Typist
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- Please submit application and information sheet to
- Berlin Middle High School – Principal David Bernsley dbernsley@berlincentral.org
- Berlin Elementary School – Principal Jodi Cataldo jcataldo@berlincentral.org
- Please submit application and information sheet to
Food Service Worker
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- Please submit application and information sheet to
- Food Service – Director Howard Johnson – hjohnson@berlincentral.org
- Please submit application and information sheet to
Bus Driver
- Non-Instructional Application
- Non-Instructional Substitute Information Sheet
- Please submit application and information sheet to
- Transportation Supervisor Jeaneatte Alderman jalderman2@berlincentral.org
- Please submit application and information sheet to
Bus Attendant
- Non-Instructional Application
- Non-Instructional Substitute Information Sheet
- Please submit application and information sheet to
- Transportation Supervisor Jeaneatte Alderman jalderman@berlincentral.org
- Please submit application and information sheet to
Instructional Forms
Instructional Substitute Information Sheet
Non-Instructional Forms
