Starting Immediately - Questar III BOCES announces vacancies for full-time probationary Teaching Assistant positions to support students at Paul Puccio School at Maple Hill

Students within this program have additional physical care needs. CNA's or experienced care takers are encouraged to apply.

Come work for a great organization with a supportive culture and great benefits.

• Competitive salary
• Estimated hourly pay range: $19.84 - $22.25 commensurate with experience
• 10-month school calendar and hours (optional summer school employment)
• Paid sick and personal leave time available as soon as you start
• Full health and dental benefits (5% employee contribution)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Enrollment in the NYS Teacher’s Retirement Pension System
• Optional enrollment in 403b and Flexible Spending accounts

Requirements:

NYS Teaching Assistant certification (or willingness to become certified) is required at the time of hire. Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and a desire to work with kids are encouraged to apply. Preferred candidates will have experience working with Special Education students.

Estimated Salary Range: $24,342 - $31,963

For more information on Questar III BOCES, please visit www.questar.org.

Intro

Here at Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can’t be done alone. Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations. We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society.

Job Description:

Questar III BOCES announces a vacancy for a full-time School Psychologist to fill a leave of absence (9/1/2025 to 6/30/2026) located at Paul Puccio School at Maple Hill.  This position will be responsible for providing individual and group counseling; facilitate PBIS teams; respond and provide assistance in crisis situations; facilitate functional behavioral assessments; communicate with community agencies and other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal. 

Qualifications:

• Proper NYS School Psychologist certification required (students who have just completed or are currently enrolled in a School Psychologist certification program are encouraged to apply). 
• Preferred candidates will have experience working with special education students. 

For more information on Questar III BOCES, please visit www.questar.org.