Job Opportunities

Schenectady High School Openings

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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Lifeguard

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This position involves responsibility for patrolling over swimmers in a public pool or public beach.  The incumbent must exercise sound judgment in emergencies.  An error in judgment might result in loss of life.  Direct supervision is received from a higher level supervisor.  Does related duties as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

 

  • Stands watch or patrols swimmers in a public pool or beach and assists them when they are in difficulty;
  • Applies first aide, advanced lifesaving techniques and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) when necessary;
  • Instructs beginners in swimming;
  • Keeps the beach or pool area free of glass and other debris;
  • Performs other routine duties such as repairing equipment;
  • Maintains order and enforces compliance with beach rules;
  • Performs a variety of related duties as required.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Good knowledge of first aid, advanced life saving and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques; ability to swim well; ability to deal with the public and to secure cooperation; ability to keep records and to make simple reports and arithmetic computations; good observation; mental alertness.

$16.00/hour
Anticipated Social Studies Teacher

Social Studies Teacher Role

This position will report to Building Principal. The Social Studies Teacher will plan, prepare, and teach well developed culturally responsive lessons which enthuse and inspire students, and promote an exciting rigorous learning environment. This position requires a high degree of energy, culturally responsiveness, and resilience.  This teaching position is part of a new and exciting initiative to provide inquiry based and culturally responsive instruction to our middle and high school program.  Students will be engaged in disciplinary literacy, civics and activism throughout the course.

Social Studies Teacher Expectations

  • Teach concepts of government, geography and history, economics, civic ideal and current events;
  • Foster debate, facilitate project-based learning and classroom presentations;
  • Use inquiry based practices to guide students to solve local and national questions; Major inquires include: social justice, cultural awareness, media, globalization and group relations;
  • Gets students excited about engaging social justice issues;
  • Plan lessons, assign grade and homework;
  • Use growth mindset practices in their classrooms;
  • Teach students how to use learning to resolve real-world problems;
  • Build trust, motivate and understand student needs;
  • Embrace and lift student strengths, voice and identity to create a learning environment that is highly engaging and relevant to students;
  • Robust working knowledge of how to teach literacy to those grade levels.

Social Studies Teacher Key Qualities

  • Models a growth mindset and a social justice spirit;
  • Acts as a facilitator and coach to support learning in the classroom;
  • Brings the real-world into the classroom and brings the classroom to the real-world;
  • Uses students lived experiences to guide instruction.

 

$53,298-$75,707 per year
Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer Coach

Must be familiar with the rules and regulations of the sports they plan on coaching.

-Must provide the necessary practice, support and advice for the team to be successful against opposing teams in a sports season.

-Must motivate, instruct, and coach school athletes.

-Must meet all NYSED Coaching Certification Requirements

Applicants must already have applicable certification at time of applying.

$3627.00
Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Must be familiar with the rules and regulations of the sports they plan on coaching.

-Must provide the necessary practice, support and advice for the team to be successful against opposing teams in a sports season.

-Must motivate, instruct, and coach school athletes.

-Must meet all NYSED Coaching Certification Requirements

Applicants must already have applicable certification at time of applying.

$4836.00
Varsity Cheer Coach

Must be familiar with the rules and regulations of the sports they plan on coaching.

-Must provide the necessary practice, support and advice for the team to be successful against opposing teams in a sports season.

-Must motivate, instruct, and coach school athletes.

-Must meet all NYSED Coaching Certification Requirements

Applicants must already have applicable certification at time of applying.

 

$4232.00

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District’s recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender.  This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.