Job Opportunities

MES Openings

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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Substitute Elementary Special Education TeacherMES092023

The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District has an opening for a Substitute Elementary Special Education Teacher.   The successful candidate will need to:

  • Demonstrate fluent understanding of NYS Learning Standards;
  • Demonstrate strong skills and knowledge in ELA, literacy, and mathematics;
  • Maintain a recovery mindset;
  • Demonstrate an understanding of co-teaching and special class methodology, differentiated, and blended learning;
  • Demonstrate the ability to understand and implement IEP goals;
  • Effectively manage several students, projects, and schedules simultaneously in a high-paced environment;
  • Able to build a positive rapport with students and parents;
  • Demonstrate the willingness to work with different learning styles and learning needs;
  • Demonstrate excellent written and communication skills;
  • Demonstrate ability to work effectively with colleagues with successful experience in working as part of a team;
  • Make a strong commitment to professional learning and a growth mindset.
$175.00 per day
Substitute Elementary Social WorkerMESPSO9.2023-2

The Phelps-Clifton Spring Central School District has an opening for a Substitute Elementary Social Worker. The following is a list of general job responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate a clear vision as to the role of the Social Worker in an educational setting;
  • Access outside family support services on a county, state or private level;
  • Demonstrate strong skills and knowledge of diagnoses and assessment techniques;
  • Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, collaborative problem-solving, strong work ethic, and nurturing demeanor;
  • Build a positive rapport and productive relationships with students, parents, instructional and non-instructional staff, administrators, and outside service providers;
  • Work effectively with colleagues as part of cohesive and high functioning team;
  • Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning to benefit students and their families.
$125.00 to $175.00 per day
Substitute Elementary School PsychologistMESPSO9.2023-1

The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District has an opening for a Substitute Elementary School Psychologist.   The successful candidate will need to:

  • Possession of exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
  • Ability to select and administer age appropriate cognitive, behavioral and/or academic assessments to determine needs of a student;
  • Interpret assessment results and compile comprehensive psychological assessment reports that address reasons for referral and appropriate recommendations;
  • Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team and work as a team member in making placement decisions, developing intervention plans and planning programs to meet the needs of students;
  • Participate in eligibility, reevaluation, and other committees (CPSE or CSE) meetings to contribute to the development of an IEP, 504, or building plan;
  • Consult and provide resources to administrators, teachers, staff, and families regarding the academic/psychological needs of students;
  • Collaborate to provide in-service training and workshops regarding mental health issues, proper procedures for referrals and presentation of data as determined by building or district administration.
$125.00 to $175.00 per day
Substitute Elementary School CounselorMESPSO9.2023

The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District has an opening for a Substitute Elementary School Counselor.   The successful candidate will need to:

  • Ensure that students perform their best academically, socially and emotionally;
  • Help elementary-age students navigate unique educational, social, and behavioral obstacles;
  • Consult with teachers, staff, and parents to enhance effectiveness in supporting students;
  • Consult with professional staff, outside agencies and other organizations;
  • Work collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders to plan and implement multi-tiered systems of support;
  • Work proactively with teachers to deliver a research-based social -emotional curriculum into the classroom setting;
  • Monitor student academic performance, behavior, and attendance as well as facilitate appropriate interventions.
$125.00 to $175.00 per day
Teacher Aide - 3 positionsMES09012023-3
The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District has openings for 3 Teacher Aides.  The successful candidate will need to have the:
  • Ability to monitor a student with special needs within a general or special education classroom; 
  • Ability to implement specific interventions identified as a need on a student’s behavior intervention plan or IEP; 
  • Ability to foster independent opportunities for students to socialize appropriately with peers; 
  • Experience and understanding in implementing IEP goals as a member of a team; 
  • Experience in working with different learning styles and learning needs; 
  • Experience with the needs of students with disabilities (Autism, ADHD, sensory regulation) a plus; 
  • Eagerness to learn and work with a variety of teachers and personnel. 
 
 
Starting at $22,137.80 per year
School Monitor (Cafeteria - Lunch)MES92023

The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District has openings for School Monitor (Cafeteria - Lunch).   The successful candidate will need to:

  • Supervise and support students during mealtimes;
  • Assist with the flow of student traffic into and out of the cafeteria;
  • Ensure that the cafeteria rules and regulations are being followed;
  • Assist with cleaning cafeteria tables, chairs, and floors.
Starting at $15.00 per hour
Probationary Teacher AssistantMES912023

The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District has an opening for a Probationary Teacher Assistant.   The successful candidate will need to:

  • Strong emphasis on interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with students, teachers, and administrators;
  • Demonstrated ability as a self-starter in assisting to determine and meet students’ needs;
  • An awareness on how a student’s positive self-esteem will affect their academic, social, and emotional development;
  • Experience and understanding of differentiated and blended learning;
  • Experience and willingness to work with different learning styles and learning needs;
  • Exceptional communication skills, collaborative, hardworking and nurturing;
  • Experience with co-teaching, good team player;
  • Able to build a positive rapport with students and parents;
  • Excellent written and verbal skills;
  • Able to manage several students and projects at the same time in a high-paced environment;
  • A two-year college degree is highly desirable. Emphasis in education coursework (as part of a college program is preferred).
Starting at $26,381.00 per year

The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions; and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Michelle Robinette, compliance officer/coordinator, at mrobinette@midlakes.org.  Ms. Robinette can also be reached at 315-548-6475 or via mail at the District Office: 1490 State Route 488, Clifton Springs, New York, 14432. Inquiries concerning the application of the Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District non-discrimination policies may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, telephone (646) 428-3800 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TTY).