We invite candidates to join our Purple Tornado community who are passionately driven to make a difference for our students. If you're searching for a supportive work environment with an innovative & collaborative culture, NCSD is the place for you!

The NCSD is located in the center of Chenango County with a student population of 1,750 and a total staff of 400. We are a student-centered technology rich district with excellent facilities. We enjoy strong community supprt and parent engagement shown through our exceptional academic, extracurricular activities and athletic programs. Located within 50 miles of Binghamton & Syracuse, Chenango County is centrally located in the Southern Tier of NY State.

This is a professional position involving responsibility for evaluation, planning, and providing physical therapy treatment to students in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician who provides medical direction. The Physical Therapist is responsible to the Director of Special Programs for administrative purposes. Does related work as required.

• Evaluates the degree of function and disability of students unless contra-indicated by professional judgement or a physician’s admission notes and recommends treatment(s);

• Performs physical therapy procedures upon the written order or referral of a licensed physician, on school premises or during home visits;

  Participates with other personnel, parents and teachers in the formulation of students’ IEP and attends BOCES and in-service workshops;

• Makes routine maintenance checks on wheelchairs and other equipment and arranges for their repair;

• Records on student’ charts all physical therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes and consultations;

• Supervise students and assistants in scheduling and carrying out physical therapy functions;

• Provides assistance and participates in purchasing activities

Requirements: Good knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of physical therapy. Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in physical therapy. Good knowledge of pathological conditions and socio-economic factors affecting a student’s disabilities. Ability to plan and supervise the work of others. Ability to get along well with others. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum qualifications: Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as a Physical Therapist

The Norwich City School District seeks a Psychologist for a probationary position, beginning immediately.  The successful candidate will possess a strong ability to: 

• Lead psychological testing and interpretation, including maintaining accurate scheduling and records, assigning and interfacing with other testers as needed, and communicating with referral sources about these matters.

• Collaborate with all members of the treatment team, especially classroom teachers, to share test results and interpretations as they pertain to each child’s emotional, behavioral, and academic functioning with the purpose of creating an integrated treatment approach. Collaboration includes communication with families and referral sources about each child’s particular strengths, weaknesses, and needs.

• Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with colleagues, students, and the broader community.

• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

• Possess New York State Certification in School Psychologist

• Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

 To Apply

 Please submit an online application with OLAS – the Online Application System for Educators:

https://www.pnwboces.org/olas

For more information contact Jessica Poyer, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, JPoyer@norwichcsd.org.

To successfully upload OLAS transcripts, print password protected transcripts received from the college/university, scan and upload. OLAS cannot accept password protected transcripts.

We invite candidates to join our Purple Tornado community who are passionately driven to make a difference for our students. If you're searching for a supportive work environment with an innovative & collaborative culture, NCSD is the place for you!

• Collaborative Professional Learning Communities

• Responsive and personalized professional development specifically designed for new teachers

• An innovative Multi-Tiered System of Support process focusing on an effective Tier 1 curriculum, social emotional well-being, family/community engagement and innovation

• A supportive observational structure and culture

• 90 minutes of prep time

• Competitive salary and benefits for full-time instructional staff including:

  • District contribution of 87% toward health insurance premiums

  • Dental and vision insurance options

  • Optional Omni 403b account

  • Retirement incentives

  • Sick leave payout

  • Health insurance benefits upon retirement for eligible employees

  • 10 sick days

  • 4 personal days

  • 4 weeks paid maternity, paternity, and/or adoption leave

  • Health insurance buyout

  • Bereavement leave

Please submit a Professional Application with your online OLAS application – the Online Application System for Educators:

https://www.pnwboces.org/olas

For more information contact Jessica Poyer, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, or call 607-334-1600 x5506. 

To successfully upload OLAS transcripts, print password protected transcripts received from the college/university, scan and upload. OLAS cannot accept password protected transcripts.

The NCSD is located in the center of Chenango County with a student population of 1,750 and a total staff of 400. We are a student-centered technology rich district with excellent facilities. We enjoy strong community supprt and parent engagement shown through our exceptional academic, extracurricular activities and athletic programs. Located within 50 miles of Binghamton & Syracuse, Chenango County is centrally located in the Southern Tier of NY State.

The Norwich City School District is looking for a dynamic art teacher to serve, connect and engage our secondary school students for a probationary tenure track position beginning September 2024. The successful candidate will possess an ability to:

• Offer a balanced elementary curriculum including Art Making, Art History and Art Criticism

• Collaborate with other district and regional Art teachers

• Demonstrate working knowledge of the NYS Visual Arts Standards and the ability to implement them in lesson planning

• Possess a proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community

• Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

• Recognition of trauma’s impact on the brain and how to support and be responsive to all learners

• Willingness to advocate for students when issues of equity emerge

• Possess New York State Certification in Art

• Salary: $48,550 base - commensurate with education and experience

The Norwich City School District seeks an elementary educator for a probationary appointment which leads to a tenure track beginning September 2024. The successful candidate will possess a strong ability to: 

• Successfully manage and lead a classroom of elementary students

• Work collaboratively with fellow colleagues to determine essential standards and utilize curricular resources to design a progressive curriculum

• Utilize assessments to inform instruction

• Foster an environment where students feel compelled to innovate and take risks

• Possess a proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community

• Recognize trauma’s impact on the brain and how to support and be responsive to all learners

• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping

• Possess New York State certification in Early Childhood/Childhood B-2 or 1 – 6, or NYS permanent certification in Elementary B - 6

• Salary: $48,550 base - commensurate with education and experience

The Norwich City School District seeks elementary teachers for a probationary tenure-track position in Special Education, with a start date of September 1, 2024.  The successful candidate will possess a strong ability to: 

• Assess, teach and differentiate for students with disabilities in a highly dynamic co-teaching environment

• Develop Individual Educational Plans for students with goals that are student specific and informed by various data points

• Develop and actualize modifications and accommodations for students with disabilities in a general education classroom based on student readiness levels

• Effectively work with data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans, including progress monitoring

• Engage in various instructional models including co-teaching, parallel teaching and working with small groups

• Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with colleagues, students and the broader community

• Possess a proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics to build an effective and collaborative school community

• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws

• Possess New York State Certification in Special Education (K-12) or (K-6)

• Salary: $48,550 base - commensurate with education and experience

 Probationary, tenure-track position beginning September 2024. The successful candidate will possess a strong ability to:

• Provide student-centered, engaging Mathematics instruction for a range of learners at multiple levels

• Utilize assessment to inform instruction

• Collaborate well with students, colleagues, and families

• Possess a New York State Certification in Mathematics, grades 7-12

• Salary: $48,550 base - commensurate with education and experience

The Norwich City School District seeks a school counselor for probationary tenure-track position, beginning September 1, 2024.   The successful candidate will possess a strong ability to: 

• Collaborate with team colleagues as well as High School faculty to provide a comprehensive college, career and social emotional counseling program that is reflective of varying student needs

• Prioritize student counseling and the development of relationships with students

• Identify, assess, and implement preventative services

• Believe that caregivers serve in partnership with the school

• Possess a valid NYS certification in School Counseling

• Salary: $48,550 base - commensurate with education and experience

The Norwich City School District seeks a Science Teacher for probationary tenure-track position, beginning September 2024.   The successful candidate will possess a strong ability to: 

• Provide student-centered, engaging Science instruction for a range of learners at multiple levels

• Possess a strong commitment to creating a supportive learning environment and school culture

• Deliver effective instruction to prepare for the NYS Science Regents exam and beyond

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed

• Possess a proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community

• Recognize trauma's impact on the brain and how to support and be responsive to all learners

• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

• Demonstrate a willingness to advocate for students when issues of equity emerge

• Possess a valid NYS certification in Living Environment 7-12 or Earth Science 7-12

• Salary: $48,550 base - commensurate with education and experience

The Norwich City School District seeks a special educator for a probationary tenure-track position beginning September 1, 2024.  The successful candidate will possess a strong ability to: 

•  Assist in developing Individual Educational Plans for students with goals that are student specific and informed by various data points

• Facilitate students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's including academic goals and behavior management plans

• Develop and actualize modifications and accommodations for students with disabilities in a general education classroom based on student readiness levels

• Effectively work with data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans

• Engage in various instructional models including co-teaching, parallel teaching and working with small groups

• Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with colleagues, students and then the broader community

• Possess a proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community

• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws

• Possess New York State Certification in Special Education (K-12) or (7-12)

• Salary: $48,550 base - commensurate with education and experience

The Norwich City School District has an opening for a secondary Technology teacher for a probationary tenure-track position beginning September 2024. The successful candidate will posses a strong ability to:

• Connect and engage through hands-on technology and engineering courses

• Effectively utilize standards to implement project-based learning courses in technology and engineering

• Implement Project Lead the Way curriculum

• Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with colleagues, students and the broader community

• Possess a proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics

• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws

• Possess New York State Certification in Technology, grades 7-12

• Salary: $48,550 base - commensurate with education and experience

We invite candidates to join our Purple Tornado community who are passionately driven to make a difference for our students. If you're searching for a supportive work environment with an innovative & collaborative culture, NCSD is the place for you!

• Competitive salary and benefits for full-time support staff including:

  • District contribution of 89% toward health insurance premiums

  • Dental and vision options

  • Optional Omni 403b account

  • Sick leave payout

  • 10 sick days

  • 2 personal days

  • 13 paid holidays (10 month positions)/ 15 paid holidays + 1 Floating holiday (12 month positions)

  • Bereavement leave

  • Education fund

Please complete a Norwich City Civil Service Application and submit directly to: 

Norwich City Civil Service Commission

1 City Plaza

Norwich, NY 13815. 

For additional information contact Amanda Tuller, Director of Human Resources,  (607) 334-1600 x5413

Job Summary:

This is difficult supervisory work involving responsibility for the efficient operation and economical maintenance of the buildings of a school district. Work is performed under the general direction of a superior, with a considerable leeway for independent judgement in individual cases. Supervision is exercised over subordinate maintenance positions.

Typical Work Activities:

• Act as Director of Facilities and Operations in their absence.

• Supervises and relates assignments to maintenance workers.

• Assists in performing work in a new or complex technical nature as needed.

• Inspects building(s) regularly and makes recommendations for improvements or new equipment.

• Supervises and participates in the care and servicing of specialized equipment such as air conditioning systems, heating systems, plumbing systems, and related operational systems within the building.

• Handles emergency maintenance requests personally or by assignment of crew.

• Recommends purchase of maintenance supplies.

• May prepare operating budget estimates for maintenance activities.

• Reviews professional contractor’s work and delivers report to Director of Facilities and Operations.

• Keeps various records and makes reports of activities.

• Confers with superior on operational maintenance questions.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

Through knowledge of modern large-scale building and grounds maintenance practices; thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of one or more of the standard trades; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to work from plans and specifications; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; ability to plan, lay out and supervise the work of others; ability to follow complex oral and written instructions; initiative; good judgement; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1.     Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; and five years of progressively responsible experience in building systems maintenance, building maintenance mechanics or related field; at least two of which shall include large scale building maintenance work involving standard building trades, and at least one of which shall include supervisory experience.

• Possession of a CDL-B license issued by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at time of appointment.

Job Summary:

This work involves the responsibility for learning and performing various library functions and services at a para-professional level in a School Library. The work is performed under the supervision of Librarians with latitude to operate independently within the range of prescribed responsibilities. Supervision may be exercised over clerical staff.  Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

• Performs paraprofessional librarian or specialized non-librarian clerical duties;

• Use of technology to perform duties including databases, automation system, and other software;

• Assists Librarian in providing reference service and directional assistance to commonly used materials;

• Assist Librarian in cataloging, acquisitions, collection development, interlibrary loan, indexing and other technical services;

• Conducts tours, book talks, multi-media programs, and program scheduling to students;

• Provides advice, guidance and instruction to students and teachers to facilitate effective use of multi-format library resources;

• Assists with marketing and execution of programming for the public (students, staff and parents/caregivers);

• Performs a triage function, funneling reference questions requiring interpretation to the Librarian.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

Good knowledge of library research and reference methods; working knowledge of basic printed reference tools and sources; working knowledge of basic computer systems; ability to supervise small groups of staff or volunteers on a regular basis; ability to learn and use new reference sources in electronic and digital format; ability to read and comprehend written material; ability to express ideas clearly and accurately, orally and in writing; ability to get along well with patrons, staff and volunteers; ability to lift objects such as books, supplies and files; ability to perform calculations involving basic arithmetic functions; ability to perform all duties of the position accurately; ability to make decisions, follow procedures and carry out assignments independently; attention to detail, tact and courtesy required; the employees’ physical and mental condition shall be commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma

Job Summary

This is skilled work involving responsibility for efficient and workmanlike performance of a variety of motor equipment repair and maintenance activities. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Head Motor Equipment Mechanic. Inherent in this position is responsibility for the mechanical safety of school bus equipment. Does related work as required.  

Typical Work Activities

•  Performs semi-skilled and skilled operations in making general repairs and preventative maintenance on gasoline motor equipment;

• Grinds valves and fits new bearings, pistons and rings;

• Adjusts connecting rods and bearings;

• Assembles and times engines;

• Repairs or overhauls brake systems, electrical systems, differentials, transmissions and front and rear axles;

• Operates machine shop equipment as needed, including lathes, welders, planers, grinders, drill presses, boring bars and other metal working machines to make and repair parts for motorized and automotive equipment;

• May perform minor body work on vehicles;

• May be required to drive a school bus on a regular route or in an emergency.

Full Performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics:

Good knowledge of standard repair methods and the terminology and tools of the trade. Good knowledge of the operation of buses. Working knowledge of the machinist trade. Ability to work from plans and specifications. Ability to follow rough sketches and oral instructions. Dependability and manual dexterity. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications: 

1.      Completion of an approved vocational training program in automotive repair; or

2.      Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one year of experience as a journeyman automotive mechanic in a standard repair shop; or

3.      An equivalent combination of training and experience as described above.

Special Requirements

Eligibility for the appropriate class NYS Driver’s License. Possession of license is necessary at time of appointment.

Job Summary

This work is primarily of a routine nature provides a helping hand to the school bus driver. This is directed towards the supervision of students. The person must understand and consider the needs, desires and fears of young people and will act as a go between with the bus driver and parents of the school system. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Helps the bus driver survey the interior of the bus to see that all equipment such as fire extinguisher and first aid kit are in place as required by law;

• Helps driver to see that all windows are clean;

• Checks emergency door for proper operation;

• Surveys the entire bus during the runs for possible sources of injury to students;

• Monitors the children to see that they load and unload the bus in proper and orderly manner;

• Maintains order and keeps children in their seats during motion;

• Assists in evacuation drills;

• Assists the driver during emergency situations;

• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Full Performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal

Ability to communicate well with children. Courteous, fair, patient yet firm, good moral character and reliable. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Job Summary

The School Bus Driver position requires good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations; ability to operate a bus under difficult driving and road conditions; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions; ability to get along well with children and achieve their respect; mental alertness; dependability and physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job.

Applicants must be eligible for the appropriate level of NYS Driver License; be at least 21 years of age and satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver under NYS Department of Education Regulations.

Job Summary

Do you have experience in building cleaning and/or maintenance tasks? Are you interested in a supervisory role? The Norwich City School District is seeking a full-time Senior Custodian for the night shift. The Senior Custodian is a supervisory position responsible for the economical and efficient performance of building cleaning and operation duties.

Job Summary:

• Would you be interested in a role that aligns with your family's schedule?

• Are you passionate about helping students find success?

• Are you interested in beginning a career in education?

NCSD is seeking a full-time teaching assistant to support our instructional program. Our teaching assistants work in many varied capacities to support students in our classrooms, large group spaces such as our library, and in remedial environments.

We Offer:

• Hourly Rate: $15 per hour