Employment Opportunities for VC Employees

• School Nurse Coordinator: 2025-2026 School Year. Stipend Position. Submit letter of interest to Ivan Tolentino, Asst. Superintendent for HR  ivan.tolentino@vcsdny.org and  Mara Costagliola, Director of Pupil Services and Special Programs  mara.costagliola@vcsdny.org  (Posted 7/15/2025)
• Teacher- Math Consultant: F/T, East Coldenham Elementary School.  Must have current and appropriate NYS Certification Elem. Ed 1-6 or B-2.  To begin immediately.  Address letters of interest to Daniel McDonald, Principal of East Coldenham Elementary School.

2025-2026 School Year Administrative Stipend Position

Coordinator of Safety and Health
The duties of this position shall be as follows:

• Coordinate the Building Safety Plans  and upload to SED
• Work with Assistant Superintendent for Compliance of all components of Health and safety for the district
• Coordinate Technology and School Security
• Facilitate District Health and Safety Committee Meetings
• Update, revise and post (as required)District Safety Plans
• Facilitate Safety Advisory Meetings with local law enforcement
• Support the Assistant Superintendents’ Office with day to day health and safety issues
• Other reasonably related duties

Please submit a letter of interest to Evette Avila,  Superintendent Valley Central  evette.avila@vcsdny.org

(Posted 6/25/2025)

Title: Department Chair- Middle School and High School Faculty

Title: ENL Department Chair
Role Description: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced, highly effective teacher to take on the role of Department Chair. This person will serve as a member of the Ed Council Team and oversee curriculum development and pedagogical practices that result in interpersonal connections, culturally relevant learning experiences, and equity and access to high-quality instruction for all students. The Department Chair will be responsible for leading and managing the department, supporting faculty development, and ensuring high academic standards.
Reports to: Building Administrative team and the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction

Qualifications:
Valid teaching certification
Minimum of four to five years of teaching experience in content-specific secondary education (preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds including administrators, teachers, staff, parents, guardians, and students
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

Desired Experience:
Demonstrated student-centered leadership and ability to succeed in complex and changing environments.
Experience in secondary curriculum development and instructional design, as well as curriculum review/evaluation
Experience providing professional development that support evidenced based instructional practices and culturally responsive teaching

Duties & Responsibilities:
Meets monthly with the Principal and Ed Council after school.
Meets monthly as Secondary Curriculum Committee with Assistant Superintendent of C&I.
Serves as a liaison between the department and the school administration.
Provides instructional leadership that is supportive of a coherent curriculum, and reflects the philosophy of the NYS Learning Standards and district goals.
Engages data-driven decision-making and effective change management strategies.
Provides the first line of support to teachers who are new to the department or profession, teachers who might be struggling professionally or personally, and partners with the administration when more significant intervention is needed.
Collaboratively researches and analyzes content curriculum needs of the department and performs continuous audits of the curriculum to ensure quality and equity.
Maintains a maximum of 5 classes with one building supervisory duty (as per contract), determined by the principal, while modeling and supporting department members in culturally responsive classrooms and parent/community outreach strategies.
In collaboration with building administration, supervises and manages the development of department budget proposals and the ordering and distribution of supplies, equipment, and technology needs.
Leads departmental meetings and professional development that model culturally responsive, standards-based practices, and instructional priorities, and supports curriculum and accessibility in a differentiated learning environment by maintaining relationships with local, regional, and national associations of teachers of their respective subjects.
Regularly shares in-service/professional development opportunities
Collaborates with the principal and guidance department in the process of appropriate student and teacher scheduling.
Leads regular reviews of the curriculum in the department to ensure vertical continuity and alignment of content, skills, and assessment with the school’s mission and vision.
Attends cross-departmental meetings to encourage interdisciplinary connections in teaching and learning.
With the support of building administration, lead in the interpretation and analysis of all local, state, and national testing, as well as impact of planning and scheduling.
In collaboration with building administration and guidance, address and support in the planning for the remediation of students at risk for graduation.
Supports department substitutes as needed.
Participates in a mid-year and end of year review of roles and responsibilities with building administration.
Performs other such duties mutually agreed upon by VCTA.

Rate of Pay: as per contractual agreement
List of Departments:
Middle School
High School
ENL K-12 Added August 2025 – please send letter of interest to Mrs. Mojica and Mr. Tolentino

How to Apply: Please send your letter of interest to your building principal and CC the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. (Posted 8/6/2025)

Team Leaders: Elementary and Middle School Faculty

Title: Team Leaders (K-8)

Role Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced, highly effective teacher to take on the role of Team Leader. This person is responsible for providing leadership, coordination, and support to teaching staff with their assigned grade level teams. The role aims to enhance instructional quality and student achievement by fostering collaboration among teachers, aligning curriculum with NYS learning standards, and implementing effective culturally responsive teaching strategies.
Reports to: Building Administrative team and the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
Qualifications:
● Valid teaching certification
● Minimum of three to five years of teaching experience (preferred)
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds including administrators, teachers, staff, parents, guardians, and students.
Desired Experience:
● Demonstrated student-centered leadership and ability to succeed in complex and changing environments.
● Strong understanding of curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment practices
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Meets with the principal or assistant principal on a monthly basis and as needed, after school
2. Serves as a liaison between grade level teachers and school administration/personnel
3. Provides instructional leadership that is supportive of a coherent curriculum, and reflects the philosophy of the NYS Learning Standards and district goals. *In collaboration with Department Chair where applicable
4. Engages data-driven decision-making and effective change management strategies. *In collaboration with Department Chair where applicable Developed in June 2024
5. Conducts regularly scheduled meetings (at least once a month) that involve all team members aligned to an agenda with recorded minutes
6. Leads grade level team meetings to discuss instructional strategies, student progress and curriculum alignment. *In collaboration with Department Chair where applicable
7. Supports implementation of school-wide decisions regarding homework, grading, tests, quizzes, projects, etc.
8. Promotes and facilitates public relations between team members and the parent/school community (i.e. parent outreach, parent workshops)
9. Collaborates with other team leaders (and department chair where applicable) to promote vertical alignment, coherence and inclusion for all students and staff
10. Provides assistance for substitute teachers of team members as needed
11. Coordinates and shares planning of special team events
12. Sets up and coordinates field trips and team activities
13. Manages fundraising funds and required procedures *when applicable
14. Coordinates team related budget requests – general supplies, materials and equipment
15. Facilitates discussions about struggling students academically and/or behaviorally; supports MTSS processes
16. Identifies professional development needs for the team, as well as organizes relevant training sessions and/or facilitates professional learning experiences
17. Regularly shares in-service/professional development opportunities
18. Support building administration in facilitating inter-visitations and collaborative teaching practices
19. Works with team to develop strategies for differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs
20. Participates in a mid-year and end of year review of roles and responsibilities with building administration
21. Performs other such duties mutually agreed upon by VCTA.
Rate of Pay: as per contractual agreement

List of Team Leader Positions:
Elementary Buildings
Middle School
ALC
One per grade level
*SpEd at Berea
One per team at each grade level
One for the building

How to Apply: Please send your letter of interest to your building principal and CC Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. (Posted 5/19/2025)

2025-2026 Extracurricular Positions

District

None at this time

High School:  

Extracurricular

Extracurricular Club Handbook– Please read

Account Activity Advisor
American Sign Language
Badminton Club
Business & Marketing Honor Society
Comic Book Club
Cultural Diversity Club
English Honor Society
Environmental Club
For the Animals
French Honor Society
Freshman Class
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Future Teachers Club
GLSEN
Gradus Honoris
Graduation Advisor
HOSA (Future Health Professionals)
Interact Club
Jazz Band
Junior Class
Lighting Technician
Math Honor Society
Math Team
Mock Trial
Morgan’s Message Club
Music Production Assistant
Music Production Director
Nat’l Art  Honor Society NART
Nat’l Social Studies Honor Society Rho Kappa
Pep Band Marching Band
Photo Club
Revelation
Scabbard & Blade Club
Science Club
Science Honor Society
Science Olympiad Club
Senior Class
Set Design
Shakespeare
Shakespeare Assistant Director
Show Choir/Voxtones
Sophomore Class
Sound Technician
Spanish Honor Society
Student Government Association
Technical Director
Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Valkyries
VCHS Book Club
VC Dream
Viking Voice Newspaper
Volunteer Club
 W.I.S.E.-We Inspire Strength and Empowerment”
Yearbook/ Viking Log
Youth in Government
(Posted 6/3/2025)

Annual Appointments:

• Seal of Civic Readiness Coordinator: P/T ,Start date 9/1/2025-6/30/2026.  Send letters of interest to Louis Adipietro, Interim Principal VCHS louis.adipietro@vcsdny.org.
• Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator:P/T ,Start date 9/1/2025-6/30/2026.  Send letters of interest to , Interim Principal of VCHS at louis.adipietro@vcsdny.org.
•  Para Scheduler: PT (Posted 6/18/2025) Start date 9/1/2025-6/30/2026. Address letters of interest to Interim Principal of VCHS at louis.adipietro@vcsdny.org.
• Hall Monitor Scheduler: P/T(Posted 6/18/2025)Start date 9/1/2025-6/30/2026.  Address letters of interest to Interim Principal of VCHS at louis.adipietro@vcsdny.org.

• Edmentum (Credit Recovery) Teachers: (High School) 2025-2026 School Year (Anticipated Openings)All positions anticipated based on enrollment
  Monday – Thursday ~ 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.
  Must be a teacher to apply
  Please submit letter of interest or email to Louis Adipietro, Interim Principal VCHS louis.adipietro@vcsdny.org.

Middle School

• Typist: F/T, 12 Mo. To begin on or about 8/1/2025 (Anticipated)(Posted 6/24/2025)
  

  Extracurricular Positions

  Extracurricular Club Handbook– * Please read 

Please send letter of interest to Jayme Baxter, Principal of VCMS 

Art Club
AV Coordinator
BDT
Chamber Music
Chess Club
Culinary Club
Cultural Diversity Club
Drama Club
eSports
Everything OUtdoor Adventure 
Fishing Club
GLSEN
Jazz Band
Math Team
Mindfulness & Yoga
Musical Production
NJHS
Photography Club
Sewing Club
SGA
SADD
VC Spirit
Viking Voices
Yearbook
Ski & Snowboard
Select Chorus
6th Gr. Intramurals
(Posted 6/3/2025)

Annual Appointments

• Hall Monitor Coordinator: P/T, 2025/2026 School Year.  Send letters of interest to Jayme Baxter, Principal of VCMS
• Scheduling Paraprofessional: P/T 2025/2026 School Year.  Send letters of interest to Jayme Baxter, Principal of VCMS

Elementary Schools

Extracurricular Club Handbook– * Please read 

Elementary STEAM (Afterschool Program)

2) Teachers~Grade 4 Flight (STEAM Program~2025-26 School Year)

Four Sections (one per Elementary School)
3 times a week for 3 weeks each
Hands-on Building Skills
Flexible Schedule

Must be a current Valley Central Teacher to apply

Letters of interest should be sent or emailed to Ivelisse Mojica, Central Office or ivelisse.mojica@vcsdny.org.  

(Posted 6/4/2025)

(2) Teachers~Grade 5 Robotics (STEAM Program~2025-26   School Year)

Four Sections (one per Elementary School)
3 times a week for 3 weeks each
Computer/Technology Literacy Skills
Basic Programming Skills
Hands-on Building Skills
Experience w/Legos
Flexible Schedule

Must be a current Valley Central Teacher to apply

Letters of interest should be sent or emailed to Ivelisse Mojica, Central Office or ivelisse.mojica@vcsdny.org.

(Posted 6/4/2025)

Berea Elementary

Please send letters of interest to Kara Raap, Principal of Berea Elementary.

Extracurricular Club Handbook– * Please read 

Go Green
Drama Club
Student Council
Math Club
Yearbook
Crazy 8’s (4 Positions)
W Best

East Coldenham Elementary 

Teacher Elem. Ed.– 2 positions open.  Send letters of interest to Daniel McDonald, Principal of East Coldenham Elem. (Posted 6/25/2025)

Extracurricular Club Handbook– * Please read 

Yearbook Advisor
Crazy 8’s Club
Student Council Advisor
Drama Club Advisor
Writing Club Advisor
Boomwhacker Club Advisor
 Echoes Club Advisor

(Posted 6/3/32025)  Address letters of interest to Daniel McDonald, Principal of East Coldenham Elementary.

Walden Elementary

Please send letters of interest to Gregory Heidemann, Principal of Walden Elementary.

Extracurricular Club Handbook– * Please read 

Student Council
Crazy 8’s
History Club
Ecology Club
Yearbook
Homework Club
Boomwhackers
Math Club
Coding Club
Chess Club
Drama Club

 Athletic Dept.

• Events Personnel:  Home rate of pay $60.00/event. Away rate of pay $70.00/event. Send letter of interest to Theresa Uhelsky, Directorof Health, Physical Education and Athletics, at theresa.uhelsky@vcsdny.org.  Must be district employee to apply.
• Aquatics Coordinator for 2025-2026 School Year. Send letter of interest to Theresa Uhelsky, Directorof Health, Physical Education and Athletics, at theresa.uhelsky@vcsdny.org. 
• Scoreboard Operators
  -JV Football Games
  -Varsity Football Games
  Scoreboard Operators are responsible for managing the game scoreboard and timer during JV and Varsity football games. Duties include operating the scoreboard equipment accurately and efficiently, keeping track of game time, scores, downs, and other relevant game information. Operators must maintain clear communication with game officials and the athletic staff, ensure all equipment is properly set up before games, and assist with troubleshooting any technical issues during the contests. Attention to detail and punctuality for game days and pre-game setup are essential. Training will be provided. 
  Send letter of interest to Theresa Uhelsky, Directorof Health, Physical Education and Athletics, at theresa.uhelsky@vcsdny.org. no later than close of business on July 31, 2025. To begin September 2025. Salary as per VCTA Contract ($60.00/home event)

  FALL COACHING POSITIONS: 2025-2026 School Year

  
   GIRLS’ SOCCER

  Varsity Coach
  Assistant Varsity Coach
  JV Coach|
  Modified Coach
  Modified Assistant Coach

  BOYS’ SOCCER

  Varsity Coach
  Assistant Varsity Coach
  JV Coach
  Modified Coach
  Modified Assistant Coach

  FOOTBALL

  Varsity Coach
  Varsity Assistant Coach
  Varsity Assistant Coach
  Varsity Assistant Coach
  JV Coach
  JV Assistant Coach                                           
  JV Assistant Coach
  Modified Coach
  Modified Assistant Coach

  CHEERLEADING

  Varsity Coach
  JV Coach

  GIRLS’ TENNIS

  Varsity Coach
  JV Coach

  GIRLS’ SWIMMING & DIVING

  Varsity Coach
  Assistant Varsity Coach
  Assistant Varsity Coach

  CROSS COUNTRY

  Girls’ Varsity Coach
  Boys’ Varsity Coach/Modified Coach
  Modified Head Coach

  VOLLEYBALL

  Varsity Coach
  JV Coach
  Modified Coach
  Modified Assistant Coach

  STRENGTH

  Varsity Coach

  (Start Date 8/1/2025)(Posted 4/29/2025)

  Send letter of interest to Theresa Uhelsky, Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, theresa.uhelsky@vcsdny.org  Must be district employee to apply.