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Schenectady HS Openings

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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Summer Nurse- SHS

Monday, July 6th, 2026 – Friday, July 31st, 2026

Monday-Friday

Time: 8:00AM-3:30PM

 

Monday, August 3rd, 2026 – Thursday, August 13th, 2026

Monday-Thursday

Time: 8:00AM-11:30AM

Upon acceptance, summer program placements are final; transfers or resigning to change programs are not permitted. A formal agreement will be sent to you once you have accepted the position.

 

SALARY: LPN:-$25.00/HOUR EXTERNAL RN-$30/HOUR INTERNAL RN-$35.00/HOUR

LPN-$25/hr;RN(external)$30/hr;RN(internal)$35/hr
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.

$22.00/hour
Swim Support Assistant

Assist with Learn to Swim Program for grades Pre-K to 8th.

$20.00/hour
Student Swim Support Assistant

Assist with Learn to Swim Program for grades Pre-K to 8th.

$18.00/hour
Secondary Math Teacher

Math Teacher Role

The SCSD is seeking a math teacher that will get all students excited about Math. The Math Teacher is expected to assist students in understanding and applying Math to real-life situations. Math Teacher will ensure all students should be engaged in the lesson and persevering toward solving high level tasks in Math. The Math Teacher will have knowledge of urban schools and urban communities. This position requires a high degree of problem-solving, resilience and ingenuity.

Math Teacher Expectations

  • Knowledge of Next generation and Common Core Standards in Math, Regents exams and differentiated instructional strategies. Also experience with lesson planning and high leverage practices;
  • Effective in classroom management, parent communication, differentiated instruction;
  • Ability to use technology including GSuite and smartboard;
  • Able to engage students in the math curriculum toward mastery of the standards;
  • Ability to craft detailed lesson plans showing thoughtfulness into various activities to engage the students. These should result in increased student achievement.
  • Teach students how to use learning to resolve real-world problems.

Math Teacher Key Qualities

  • Be a collaborative team player with other math teachers (and also teachers / staff in other departments).
  • Work toward fulfilling the district goals of equity, literacy and graduation by supporting the math instruction of all students.
  • Models a growth mindset;
  • Establishes and maintains good relationships with colleagues, learners and parents;
  • Uses students lived experiences to guide instruction.
$54,100 - 76,846 per year
Swim Engagement Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Assist with Learn to Swim Program for grades Pre-K to 8th.

SALARY:  $18.00/hour

LOCATION: Schenectady High School


QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to swim with proficiency and must be willing to be in the pool for instructional assistance working with Schenectady students in grades PK-8th.

 

$18.00/hour
Swim Support Assistant

Assist with Learn to Swim Program for grades Pre-K to 8th.

$35.00/hour

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.