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Non-Instructional Positions

Custodial Positions

Address letters of interest to Ryan Schmidt, Director of Facilities  ryan.schmidt@vcsdny.org

  • Groundskeeper: (Anticipated), F/T, District  Civil Service requires  one year of  experience.(Posted 5/18/26)Address letters of interest to Ryan Schmidt, Director of Facilities  ryan.schmidt@vcsdny.org


Food Service Worker Positions

  • Cook Manager: F/T, 10 Mo. 7AM-2:00 PM at Berea Elem. Address letters of interest to Amy Bishopp, School Food Services Director 2.  To start 9/1/2026 (Posted 7/9/26)
  • Food Service Helper: P/T, 10 Mo.,  7 AM-12:30PM M-F. At Valley Central High School.  Address letters of interest to Amy Bishopp, School Food Services Director 2.  To start 9/1/2026 (Posted 7/9/26)
  • Food Service Helper: P/T, 5 hours at our Walden Elementary.  Address letters of interest to Amy Bishopp, School Food Services Director 2.  To start 9/1/2026
  • Food Service Helper: P/T at our Valley Central Middle School.  To start 9/1/2026. Address letters of interest to Amy Bishopp, School Food Services Director 2
  • We are currently accepting applications for Substitute Food Service Helper candidates.  Please request an application packet from  Kimberly Jones , or by  phone at  845-457-2400  X 18119

Paraprofessional – Classroom and Special Education Positions

Apply through OLAS by clicking on this Job Title Link

Non-Instructional Applicants:

Any Current Valley Central Employee may send a letter of interest in a position to Human Resources. 

  • Valley Central Non-Instructional Application – (if having trouble with the Google form application, you can request a non-instructional application here by email: vchireme@vcsdny.org)
  • Letters of interest must be received in the district office by regular mail or in-person by the close of business on the date indicated on the posting.

District

The Valley Central School District is currently recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent / District Clerk. The selected individual would be a key administrative professional who supports the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education. This 12-month, dual-role position requires a high level of discretion, professionalism, and organizational and communication skills. The individual serves as the Superintendent’s confidential assistant, providing complex and independent administrative support, while also fulfilling the statutory duties of the District Clerk in accordance with New York State Education Law (Section 2121) and the Commissioner’s Regulations. 

Responsibilities:

Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent

  • Serve as the primary administrative liaison to the Superintendent, managing sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion
  • Coordinate and maintain the Superintendent’s calendar, appointments, and meetings
  • Work closely with the Superintendent’s Cabinet (three Assistant Superintendents); prepare agendas, take follow-up actions, and track Cabinet business
  • Act as a resource on district policies and procedures; make procedural decisions as appropriate
  • Represent the Superintendent and the District in interactions with staff, parents, students, and the community
  • Draft, edit, and format correspondence, reports, presentations, and other written materials
  • Manage incoming and outgoing communications including email and physical mail
  • Lead and support district-wide administrative support staff as needed
  • Assist in organizing district events and meetings, including logistics and materials preparation
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity
  • Acts as the Records Access Officer 
  • Other duties as assigned

District Clerk to the Board of Education

  • Record and maintain official minutes of all Board of Education, Audit Committee and district voter meetings
  • Issue notices for regular and special Board meetings in compliance with legal requirements
  • Facilitate communication between Board members, administration, and the public
  • Manage Board member logistics, including travel arrangements and conference registrations
  • Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and supporting documentation in a timely manner
  • Oversee the annual district meeting and election process, including legal notices and voter registration
  • Maintain official Board records and ensure timely filing of legal documents
  • Support Board of Education budget processes, manage the annual budget vote and provide assistance with contractual documentation
  • Handle correspondence on behalf of the Board and follow up on Board directives and inquiries
  • Attend all Board meetings and provide procedural support
  • Coordinate the Reorganizational Meeting and manage procedural matters until the President is sworn in
  • Support the Policy Committee and updating of policies
  • Participate in ongoing professional development, including Board Clerk training
  • Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 5 years of relevant experience
  • High School diploma, Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred
  • Knowledge of automated office equipment and excellent word processing and secretarial skills
  • Strong analytical, communication, and human relations skills

Compensation: $90,000-$120,000 Commensurate with experience 

Tentative Start Date: On or around September 15, 2026

Address letters of interest to Yvonne Herrington, Interim Assistant Superintendent for HR

Applications will be collected until the position is filled. To apply for this position, complete the online application and upload your resume at the On-line Application System for Educators (OLAS District Details | OLAS Jobs).

Please do not mail, fax, or e-mail applications or resumes.

The Valley Central School District is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Senior Account Clerk in the Business Office. This is a full-time, competitive civil service position. Open until filled.

Position Summary 

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent for Business, the Senior Account Clerk performs varied and complex clerical work in connection with account-keeping and the financial accounting process for the school district. This position requires a general understanding of school district financial operations, accounting principles, and established procedures and policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Classifies receipts and expenditures and distributes items according to established procedures

  • Reviews and verifies account-keeping records and reports for accuracy and completeness

  • Verifies and reconciles account balances according to prescribed procedures

  • Processes remittances, verifies amounts, computes interest and penalties, and prepares bank deposits

  • Issues receipts and confirmations for monies received

  • Posts transactions from various source documents and prepares routine financial reports

  • Compiles and prepares cost records and reports for labor, materials, and operations

  • Prepares and distributes checks according to established procedures

  • Processes, sorts, records, and files control records and reports

  • Operates computing, calculating, check writing, and other standard office equipment

  • Prepares routine correspondence on matters where policies and procedures are clearly defined

  • May assist with payroll processing including verifications and computations

  • May assist in budget preparation and maintenance of budget controls

  • May assign and review work of clerical staff and provide training on account-keeping tasks

  • Performs related clerical duties including typing, filing, and general office work as needed

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency diploma

  • Two (2) years of clerical experience involving the maintenance or auditing of financial accounts or records

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Good knowledge of financial accounting and record-keeping practices

  • Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment

  • Good knowledge of business arithmetic and English

  • Good knowledge of word processing and basic spreadsheet programs

  • Ability to maintain accurate financial accounts

  • Ability to follow complex oral and written directions

  • Ability to prepare correspondence and reports

  • Ability to operate computerized account-keeping systems

  • Ability to organize and prioritize varied assignments

  • Ability to lead and direct the work of others

  • Strong clerical aptitude and initiative

  • Good judgment and attention to detail

  • Physical condition appropriate to the demands of the position

Civil Service Requirements

This is a competitive class position (Title #1578). Candidates may also be eligible under the NYHELPS program or be eligible to transfer under civil service law.

Applications will be collected until the position is filled. To apply for this position, complete the online application and upload your resume at the On-line Application System for Educators (OLAS District Details | OLAS Jobs).

Please do not mail, fax, or e-mail applications or resumes.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

  • Typist:  To the Director of Technology and Director of Security
    Typical Work Activities:

    • Prepares correspondence, reports, rosters, envelopes, file cards, lists, payrolls, vouchers, and other materials from draft or recorded dictation;
    • Uses computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail, data privacy, financial, ticketing, database, and other software as assigned in performing work assignments;
    • Sorts, indexes and files correspondence, reports, memoranda and similar materials;
    • Operates standard office equipment such as calculators, fax, photocopiers, metered mail machines, computer terminals, or printers;
    • Answers telephone and gives out routine information;
    • Maintains and processes simple records;
    • Opens incoming mail, date stamps, and distributes it to appropriate staff;
    • Checks reports and records for clerical accuracy;
    • Maintains office supply records and prepare requisitions for same;
    • Maintains time and attendance records;
    • Acts as a receptionist, directing callers to the proper source of information;
    • May compose routine correspondence or minutes from meetings from verbal instructions, written notes, dictation, or taped recordings;
    • May assist with the processing, checking, coding and filing of requisitions, claims, vouchers, bills and receipts;
    • May compare vouchers with purchase orders for accuracy;
    • May assist in various types of clerical work and/or simple calculations relative to the functional activities of the department in accordance with established processes and procedures;
    • Assists with procuring data privacy agreements, inventory management, purchasing, and budgeting.
    • Communicates regularly with all staff regarding issues of concern
    • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Innovation and Technology and Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness. 

     

    Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics: 

    Good knowledge of English and business math; working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; ability to keyboard at a rate of 35 words per minute; ability to effectively use computer equipment such as spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and database software; ability to maintain neat and legible records; ability to follow oral and written instructions; clerical aptitude; accuracy; dependability; neatness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

    Minimum Qualifications: 

    None are required.

    NOTE: A keyboarding test to show proficiency at 35 words per minute will be required.

    Civil Service Requirements: 

    This is a competitive class position (Title #1715). Candidates may also be eligible under the NYHELPS program or be eligible to transfer under civil service law.

    Compensation:

    $42,368-$65,625 Commensurate with experience 

  • Payroll Clerk -District Office:  F/T, (12 Mo.) Must be on the current Civil Service list for Payroll Clerk, or currently in that role, or eligible under NYS HELPS Program. To begin August 1, 2026.  Open until filled. Address letters of interest to Brad Conklin, Assistant Superintendent for Business.
  • Typist: F/T, 12 Mo. for Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Central Office. Address letters of interest to Ivelisse Mojica, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction (Posted 5/18/2026) Apply on Olas through the job link. Open until filled.
  • Home Tutor: P/T Flexible Hours, $48.00/hr. non-certified.  This position is assisting students with the Core subjects, who are out of school for varying reasons.  Address letters of interest to Kimberly Jones kimberly.jones@vcsdny.org

Middle School

  • Lunchroom Paraprofessional : 3 Hours/day, 5 days /week. Assist and supervise students during lunch and recess.  Address letters of interest to Thomas Balducci,  Assistant Principal (Posted 7/21/2026)
  • Hall Monitors (2 Positions) :P/T, To begin 9/1/202)

    High School
  • Hall Monitor: PT, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM. To begin 9/1/2026 (Posted 7/7/2026)Address letter of interest to Cletus Witte, Assistant Principal VCHS

Licensed Practical Nurse:  Paraprofessional, P/T, 6 Hrs/day. 5 days/week. Must have current and appropriate Certificate of Qualification.  Address letters of interest to Mara Costagliola, Director of Pupil Services /Special Programs. 

Walden Elementary 

  • Typist : F/T, 12 Mo.  To begin on or about August 18, 2026.  Open until filled. Address letters of interest to Gregory Heidemann, Principal of Walden Elementary School. Posted 7/14/2026

    Berea Elementary

 

  • Assistant Coaches:

    Varsity Gymnastics Assistant: to begin 11/16/26 ( Winter Season)
    Boys Soccer JV Assistant
    Girls Soccer JV  Assistant
    Volleyball Varsity Assistant
    Volleyball JV Assistant
    Boys Cross Country Varsity Assistant
    Boys Cross Country Modified Assistant
    Girls Cross Country Varsity Assistant
    Girls Cross Country Modified
    Cheerleading (Game Day Cheer) Assistant
    Girls Tennis Varsity Assistant

    To begin in August 2026.  Send letters of interest to Theresa Uhelsky, Director of Health PE and Athletics (Posted 7/7/2026) Must have all applicable certifications necessary for coaching as per NYSED.  

    Salary: To be determined.