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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Physical Therapist (Midlakes Education Center)

Physical Therapist

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES
2026 Salary Range: $52,341 – $61,805 annually prorated
Work Location: Midlakes Education Center

Support Movement. Enable Access. Empower Students.

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is seeking a skilled and student-centered Physical Therapist to support students across our region. This professional position offers the opportunity to apply clinical expertise in educational settings, helping students improve mobility, strength, balance, posture, and physical access to learning environments. If you are passionate about helping students move safely and confidently through their school day—and value both professional responsibility and collaboration—this role offers meaningful impact and variety.

About the Role

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and providing physical therapy services in accordance with a written prescription or referral from a physician who provides medical direction. Services are delivered in school-based settings and are designed to support student access, participation, and safety. The Physical Therapist is responsible to the facility administrator for the operation of the physical therapy department. While direct supervision is not a major function of this title, the role includes oversight and instruction of Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, and clerical employees assigned to the service. Other related duties are performed as required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct physical therapy evaluations and assessments
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on medical referrals
  • Provide direct physical therapy services to students
  • Address mobility, strength, balance, posture, and functional movement needs
  • Maintain required documentation, treatment notes, and progress reports
  • Collaborate with school teams, families, and related service providers
  • Provide oversight and instruction to assigned support staff
  • Perform related work as required

Why Work at W-FL BOCES?

  • Make a direct impact on student access and participation
  • Work across diverse districts and school environments
  • Enjoy professional responsibility with administrative support
  • Be part of a mission-driven educational organization
  • Competitive salary range with meaningful, student-centered work

 

$52,341 - $61,805
Special Education Teacher (7-12), MEC

Position: 1.00 Special Education Teacher (7-12)

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Salary Range: $52,341 -$61,805, based on experience and demonstrated abilities. Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.
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Start Date: September 01, 2026

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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing high-quality instruction to secondary students in a classroom environment that promotes critical thinking, a high level of engagement and eagerness to continue to learn and grow; working collaboratively with other teachers and community members to ensure continued learning of relevant skills and authentic application of those skills; supporting students as they develop a strong work ethic, pride in their work and the foundational skills employers have identified; willingness to develop/grow/promote the program to include all learners; and differentiating instruction to ensure all students experience success. Must hold a commitment to promoting equity, practicing cultural responsiveness, and creating inclusive environments.

$52,341 -$61,805
Special Education Teacher (K-6), MEC

Position: 1.00 Special Education Teacher (K-6), 

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Salary Range: $52,341 -$61,805, based on experience and demonstrated abilities. Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.
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Start Date: September 01, 2026

Learn more about our instructional calendar & paid holidays by clicking HERE

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing high-quality instruction to secondary students in a classroom environment that promotes critical thinking, a high level of engagement and eagerness to continue to learn and grow; working collaboratively with other teachers and community members to ensure continued learning of relevant skills and authentic application of those skills; supporting students as they develop a strong work ethic, pride in their work and the foundational skills employers have identified; willingness to develop/grow/promote the program to include all learners; and differentiating instruction to ensure all students experience success. Must hold a commitment to promoting equity, practicing cultural responsiveness, and creating inclusive environments.

$52,341 -$61,805
School Psychologist

Position: 1.00 FTE School Psychologist

Location: Midlakes Education Center
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Salary Range: $52,341 -$61,805, based on experience and demonstrated abilities.

Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.
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Start Date: September 01, 2026

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This position may involve direct work with students with autism, emotional and/or developmental disabilities which may include, but are not limited to, oppositional and aggressive behaviors; mood disorders; and potentially severe and unpredictable physical and/or verbal outbursts. School Psychologists are expected to:

• Ability to work with a diverse population of students.

• Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.

• Provide targeted interventions to teach social, emotional, behavioral regulation.

• Provide group and/or individual counseling using evidence-based interventions.

• Conduct initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and Functional Behavior Assessments.

• Develop, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans and crisis management plans.

• Collaborate and consult with community-based providers, parents, component districts, colleagues and provide resources to meet student learning needs.

• Communicate regularly and effectively with stakeholders.

• Record and report student progress.

 

$52,341 - $61,805
Teaching Assistant, MEC

Position: 0.90 FTE Teaching Assistant (multiple positions available)

Location: Midlakes Education Center
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Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.
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Teaching Assistants provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher and complete related work as required. The duties of this position may require specific skills and abilities based on the students’ needs and/or program, including but not limited to:

• Ability to work with a diverse population of students.
• Support students to ensure a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
• Implement specialized instruction to students.
• Collaborate with colleagues and assist teacher to meet student learning needs.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with stakeholders.
• Assist with maintaining record keeping.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Promote equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments

W-FL BOCES job descriptions are available by clicking HERE or by visiting www.wflboces.org and searching for “job descriptions.”

$28,755.00 - $31, 715.44
Teacher Aide

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is hiring Teacher Aides to support students across our Special Education programs throughout the region. This is meaningful, hands-on work where your presence truly matters every single day.

Work Schedule & Benefits

  • 6 hours per day
  • 10-month position following the school calendar (evenings, holidays, and summers off!) with the option to work during summer school
  • Hourly Pay Rate of $16.00 - $18.72 (dependent on experience)
  • Excellent benefits, including:
    • Health insurance
    • New York State Retirement System membership
    • Loan forgiveness & Tuition discounts
    • Employee discounts on mobile plans and more!

What You’ll Do

As a Teacher Aide, you will:

  • Assist the classroom teacher by performing non-instructional duties to support students with disabilities individually, in small groups and/or test proctoring.
  • Assist with general supervision of students in a multitude of settings including, but not limited to classroom, hallways, lunchroom, and playground.
  • Assist with classroom management of students and monitoring individual student behavior through crisis intervention by implementing positive behavior management strategies or others supported by the program.
  • Perform physical intervention techniques (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) when necessary.
  • Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and safety plans under staff direction
  • Support de-escalation and prevention strategies, and respond to student crises as requested.
  • Assist with the preparation of classroom materials, projects, demonstrations and displays.
  • Support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans under the direction of certified staff
  • Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA
  • Utilize your own special skills and abilities by assisting the instructional program in such areas as foreign language, arts, crafts, music, recreation, vocational or other similar subject areas when requested/appropriate.
  • Ride the school bus with students and support students in community-based learning activities (work experience, field trips, vocational training).
  • Assist in self-help, personal care activities, including toileting, and mobility for students with disabilities.
  • Willing to continue ongoing professional development in support of program placement.
  • Perform other duties related to specific programs.
  • Complete required training as assigned, including TCI-S
  • Attend meetings, as necessary.
 

 

$16.00 - $18.72
It is Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES’ policy to provide for and promote equal opportunity in education and employment. Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES does not discriminate, in its programs and activities, against: (i) any student or any candidate for admission (or parent of any such student or candidate); (ii) any employee or applicant for employment; or (iii) any third party, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age; and, it provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Further, Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of religion or creed, religious practice, ethnic group, weight, sexual orientation, gender, military status, genetic status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, criminal arrest or conviction record, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal non-discrimination laws, or unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.  Inquiries regarding Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES’ non-discrimination policies and grievance procedures or Title IX should be directed to:
Kaitlin Driscoll, Director of Human Resources
Administrative Offices, Regional Support Center
131 Drumlin Court, Eisenhower Building
Newark, NY 14513-1863
Telephone: (315) 332-7400
Email: Kaitlin.Driscoll@wflboces.org

U.S. Department of Education
New York Office
Office for Civil Rights
32 Old Slip, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10005-2500
Telephone: (646) 428-3800
Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov