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Staff Contact Information

Michelle Jaques, Secretary to the Superintendent | District Clerk
(315) 583-6104 mjaques@spartanpride.org

South Jefferson CSD 
PO Box 10, Adams, NY 13605
Phone: (315) 583-6104
Fax: (315) 583-6381

 

 

Employment Application Forms

Persons interested in submitting an application for employment with the South Jefferson Central School District should use one of the applications listed below. Instructions for completing and submitting each application are on the cover page.

Substitutes are required to attend the Substitute Training Program prior to beginning work.  The Substitute Training dates for the 2025-2026 school year are as follows:

September 12, 2025

October 10, 2025

November 14, 2025

December 12, 2025

January 16, 2026

February 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

April 24, 2026

May 15, 2026

June 5, 2026

 


     

Vacancies

  • The South Jefferson Central School District has a vacancy for a provisional Director of Facilities II effective immediately.  This is a civil service position in the competitive class and applicants must meet minimum qualifications to take the examination.  
     
    Please send the civil service application, a letter of interest, a resume, copies of transcripts, copies of certifications, and three letters of recommendation by February 6, 2026, to Christina Chamberlain, Superintendent of Schools, South Jefferson Central School District, PO Box 10, Adams, NY 13605.

     

     A Director of Facilities II  is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the custodial and maintenance activities of a School District's buildings and grounds department.  The work is performed according to established policies and procedures and in accordance with applicable State, local, and federal laws, rules and regulations which apply to school district facility operations and maintenance.  The work is performed under general supervision of the Superintendent.

     

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

    Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one of the following:

     

    (A)          A Bachelor's or higher-level degree in School Facilities Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology  and two years of experience in school facilities maintenance, general building construction, building maintenance or repair work in two or more of the skilled trades*, which included two years of supervisory experience;  or       ·

     

    (B)          An Associate's  or higher-level degree in School Facilities Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology,  Building Construction Technology  and four years of experience in school facilities maintenance, general building construction, building maintenance or repair work in two or more of the skilled trades*, which included two years of supervisory experience; or

     

    (C)          Six years of experience in school facilities maintenance, general building construction, building maintenance or repair work in more than one of the skilled  trades such, which included two years of supervisory experience.

     

    *Skilled trades would include journey  level experience as a carpenter,  electrician,  mason, plumber or heating, ventilating and air conditioning installers.

     

    Non-Qualifying  Experience:  Experience limited to building cleaning is not qualifying.  Building cleaning is defined as activities primarily involving a variety of inside and outside building cleaning activities including, but not limited to, washing walls and windows, polishing floors, cleaning restrooms, disposing of refuse.

     

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

    Possession of a valid New York State driver's license and certificates appropriate to the vehicles, equipment and/or machinery operated at time of appointment or during the course of employment consistent with the needs of the School District.

     

    NOTE:    Verifiable part-time experience may be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

     

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENT  FOR APPOINTMENT  IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS:

    In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment  in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check.

  • South Jefferson Central School District has a vacancy for full-time, tenure-track Special Education Teacher at the Clarke High School effective February 2026.  NYS certification required.  Send a letter of interest, resume, copies of certifications, copies of transcripts, and three letters of recommendation by Friday, January 9, 2026, to Mrs. Christina Chamberlain, Superintendent of Schools, South Jefferson Central School District, PO Box 10, Adams, NY 13605.

  • The South Jefferson Central School District has a School Psychologist vacancy, full time preferred; part-time will be considered.  NYS certification required.  Send a letter of interest, resume, copies of transcripts, copies of certifications, and three letters of recommendation by Friday, January 9, 2026, to Mrs. Christina Chamberlain, Superintendent of Schools, South Jefferson Central School District, PO Box 10, Adams, NY 13605.

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    The South Jefferson Central School District has a vacancy for a Per Diem 1:1 LPN or RN for 2 days a week.  Please send a letter of interest, resume, application, NYS LPN certificate, CPR and first aid certifications, and three letters of recommendation to Mrs. Christina Chamberlain, Superintendent of Schools, South Jefferson Central School District, PO Box 10, Adams, NY 13605.

  • The South Jefferson Central School District has a long-term substitute vacancy for a Speech and Language Pathologist effective April 2026 to June 2026.  Send a letter of interest, resume, copies of all certifications, copies of transcripts, and three letters of recommendation by Friday, January 9, 2026, to Mrs. Christina Chamberlain, Superintendent of Schools, South Jefferson Central School District, PO Box 10, Adams, NY 13605.

  • South Jefferson Central School District has a vacancy for full-time, tenure-track 12:1+3:1 Elementary Special Education Teacher.  NYS certification required.   Please send a letter of interest, resume, copies of certifications, copies of transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Mrs. Christina Chamberlain, Superintendent of Schools, South Jefferson Central School District, PO Box 10, Adams, NY 13605.

  • The South Jefferson Central School district has vacancies for the following substitute support staff positions:

    • RNs and LPNs – NYS license, CPR/first aid certification required
    • Aides/School Monitors
    • Cleaners
    • Food Service Helpers

    Send a letter of application, resume, application, three letters of recommendation, and copy of certifications/license if required to Mrs. Christina Chamberlain, Superintendent of Schools, South Jefferson Central School, PO Box 10, Adams, NY 13605

  • The South Jefferson Central School District has immediate openings for bus drivers and substitute bus drivers. Paid training will be provided, must be 21 years old.  This is great part-time work with excellent benefits for those who like to work with children.  Opportunities to join and contribute to the state retirement system. Call the Transportation Department at 315-583-5221 for more information.

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