Job Opportunities

Substitutes Openings

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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Substitute Nurse

At Capital Region BOCES, we connect compassionate healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities in schools across our local districts. School nurses play an essential role in our community, stepping in to manage the health office, support student wellness, and provide a safe environment whenever the regular nurse has to be away.

Whether you are a retired nurse looking to stay active in your field or an RN/LPN looking for a flexible pace outside traditional hospital shifts, we would love to meet you! Our team will walk you through the hiring process step-by-step, from your initial application all the way to your first day in the health office.

If you're ready to bring your clinical skills to local schools and make a positive impact on students, we encourage you to apply today!

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Ultimate Flexibility: Work where you want, when you want. You get to choose the days and school buildings that best fit your schedule.

  • Great Work-Life Balance: Absolutely no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts. Your schedule matches the school calendar perfectly.

  • A Rewarding Environment: You get to focus one-on-one on student wellness, injury prevention, and healthcare education in a vibrant community setting.

What the Job Looks Like

  • Provide Clinical Care: You'll step in to manage the school health office, administering first aid, caring for ill or injured students, and managing emergency situations as they arise.

  • Medication Management: Safely store, log, and administer prescribed daily and as-needed medications to students according to district policy and physician orders.

  • Keep Accurate Records: Maintain detailed and confidential health office logs, documenting student visits, care provided, and medications administered.

  • Collaborate and Communicate: Work alongside school administrators and staff, and reach out to parents/guardians directly when a student needs to be picked up or requires follow-up care.

Varies by District
Substitute Teacher / Teaching Assistants

At Capital Region BOCES, we connect passionate people with rewarding opportunities in classrooms across our local school districts. We coordinate ongoing placements for Substitute Teachers and Teaching Assistants each a high-demand position that truly makes a difference in a student's education.

Whether you’re a retired educator missing the classroom, a recent college graduate, or completely new to the world of education — we want to meet you! You do not need a background in education or be currently licensed to become a substitute teacher or teaching assistant. If you have experience or just enjoy working with kids, our team will walk you through the hiring process step-by-step, from your initial application all the way to your first day on the job.

If you're ready to do work that matters right in your own community, we’d love for you to apply today!

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Ultimate Flexibility: Work where you want, when you want. You get to choose the days and assignments that best fit your lifestyle.

  • Perfect for Families: Looking for a job that complements your child’s school schedule? This role offers absolutely no nights, weekends, or holidays.

  • Foot in the Door: It’s a fantastic way to gain real classroom experience, build your network, and get professional references in the education field.

What the Job Looks Like

  • Keep Learning Moving: You'll step in and carry out the daily plans left by the regular staff so students don't miss a beat.

  • Manage the Classroom: Keep the day running smoothly by maintaining the school's usual routines, keeping order, and ensuring a fair, respectful environment.

  • Prioritize Safety: Student safety is always number one. You’ll supervise your assigned classes, enforce school rules, and make sure everyone is safe and engaged.

  • Be a Team Player: You’ll collaborate with school staff, act professionally, and strictly protect student privacy.

Varies by District

The Capital Region BOCES 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: Director of Human Resources,
at hrdirector@neric.org, (518) 862-4951 or 900 Watervliet Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12205. Inquiries concerning the application of
the Capital Region BOCES nondiscrimination policies may also be referred to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of
Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, telephone: 646-428-3900, FAX: 646-428-3843, TDD: 800-877-
8339, email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov