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Extended School Year (ESY) 2026 Application

Position: Extended School Year (ESY) 2026 Application 
Status: Open to internal and external applicants
Program: Exceptional Learners Division (Instructional/Non-Instructional)
Category: Instructional
Mandatory Orientation Day: July 1, 2026 (1 day)
Program Dates: July 6, 2026 to August 14, 2026 (30 days)
Salary: As per contract provisions
Application Deadline: March 6, 2026
Position Start Date: July 1, 2026
 
 
Responsibilities: 
 
The purpose of the extended school year program is to prevent student regression by providing consistency and continuity in special education services. All full-time positions will be filled before considering part-time applicants.
 
EFFECTIVE DATES:
Mandatory Staff Orientation:   July 1, 2026 (Wednesday)
Program Dates:      July 6, 2026 through August 14, 2026

16 Day Work Options (Must work either Option #2 or Option #3 in its entirety) 

ESY EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS:

OPTION #1
July 1, 2026 (Orientation Day) + July 6, 2026 through August 14, 2026
Total of 31 days including orientation.

OPTION #2
July 1, 2026 (Orientation Day) + July 6, 2026 through  July 24, 2026
Total of 16 days including orientation. 

OPTION #3
July 1, 2026 (Orientation Day)   + July 27, 2026 through August 14, 2026
Total of 16 days including orientation.
 

Leave Without Pay will not be granted.
 
Staff must be in attendance for Staff Orientation and the first and last days of the program for each option.

During Staff Orientation Day, schedules will be established and staff are expected to set up classrooms. This is voluntary employment which requires a commitment from all applicants to attend all days in the option above including the orientation day.

Appointments will be made pending enrollment confirmation.

Some positions may be filled on a per diem substitute basis pending final enrollment confirmation.
 
 
 
Qualifications:
 
 
 
Teachers and Related Service Providers: must be NYS certified or able to meet SED certification requirements.
Teaching Assistant: must be NYS certified. For new hires, preference will be given to candidates with 60 credit hours or Associates Degree and able to meet SED certification requirements.
Teacher Aide: must have a high school diploma.
Civil Service: must meet Washington County Civil Service requirements.
 
Extended School Year (ESY) 2026 Application 
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