Vacancy: Elementary Assistant Principal
Location: Moravia, NY
Grades: UPK – Grade 6
 

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated educational leader to join our administrative team as an Elementary Assistant Principal for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Our school serves students in Universal Pre-K through Grade 6 and is proud to be the heart of a close-knit, supportive community. Our staff is deeply committed to student success, professional collaboration, and maintaining a positive school culture where every child is known and valued.

Responsibilities

●     Assist in the leadership, development, and implementation of instructional programming for UPK–Grade 6.

●     Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment by supporting Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

●     Reinforce consistent use of TCIS practices through ongoing refreshers to support student well-being and staff response to behavior.

●     Supervise and support teaching and support staff through observations, feedback, and professional development opportunities.

●     Collaborate with faculty, families, and community partners to strengthen the school-home connection.

●     Respond to student behavior with a restorative and growth-focused mindset.

●     Support school-wide initiatives, safety protocols, and strategic planning.

●     Participate in data review, goal setting, and school improvement planning.

Qualifications

●     Required:

○     Valid New York State School Building Leader (SBL) Certification

●     Preferred:

○     Certification in Elementary Education

○     Experience with PBIS and/or TCIS

○     Proven track record of instructional leadership and student-centered decision-making 

Benefits

●     Supportive administrative team

●     Opportunities for ongoing professional growth

●     A warm and welcoming rural school community

●     Salary will be commensurate with experience

About Us

Our school is just a short walk from Fillmore Glen State Park, offering access to scenic trails, waterfalls, and outdoor recreation. We are also just a short drive from the stunning Skaneateles and Owasco Lakes, providing opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty and charm of New York’s Finger Lakes region.

Join a team where your voice is heard, your contributions are valued, and your leadership helps shape the future of children during their most formative years.

The Moravia Central School District is seeking to fill an administrative position for Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services.

Reports to: Superintendent

Description:  

The Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services shall assist the Superintendent of Schools by providing leadership and coordination for all aspects of the School District’s Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services- Psychological, Related Services, Special Education, 611/IDEA, Homebound instruction, McKinney-Vento liaison, ENL services, Title IX Coordinator and other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

1. Valid Certification as School Building Leader and School District Leader required
2. Valid Certification in Special Education or School Psychologist required
3. Four years of Special Education or School Psychologist experience

General Responsibilities:

●     The Director of Special Education and PPS is directly responsible to report to the Superintendent of Schools.

●     Be an active member of the Leadership Team.

●     Attends Board of Education meetings and prepares such reports for the Board and Superintendent as needed.

●     Serves as a liaison with BOCES and other out of district pavement facilities where appropriate.

●     Prepares a variety of statistical and other reports relating to the pupil services and curriculum as required by State Education Law and special reports required by the Superintendent and Board of Education.

●     Keeps informed, shares and provides staff development on a variety of information that deals with education trends, developments and research.

●     Build strong, supportive professional relationships with families involved in all aspects of the Special Education Process.

●     Collects, analyzes, sorts, tracks and communicates statistical data regarding student achievement in collaboration with the Director of Curriculum. Facilitates department and or building level meetings to review and analyze data. Encourages teacher use of student data from assessments to improve instruction.

●     Ensures that all IEPs are current and compliant with NYSED guidelines and are regularly reviewed and updated in the student management system.

Leadership Responsibilities:

●     Perform all duties and responsibilities that are assigned to the position of the Chairperson of Special Education, 504 Committee and the Chairperson of Preschool Special Education.

●     Coordinate the District-wide Special Education Program. This includes but is not limited to speech, psychological services, OT, PT and other related services as well as out of district placed student and staffing, etc.

●     Work with the Leadership Team to implement a PK-12 continuum of services for students in support of the curriculum in the least restrictive environment.

●     Coordinate and play an active role in such other pupil service programs such as adaptive physical education tutorial services, home school, homebound instruction and homeless liaison services, etc.

●     Oversee the management of Medicaid eligible services and Medicaid billing and reimbursement.

Fiscal Responsibility:

●     Develop a pertinent, annual budget which is consistent with fiscal guidelines provided by the Business Office, Superintendent and Board of Education. This includes establishing educational priorities for materials and adjusting these priorities to meet the needs of teachers and students within the allowable or anticipated funds.

●     Assist in purchasing and requisitioning per District policy and procedures.

●     Develop and coordinate the Special Education / IDEA grants and in accordance with District Goals.

●     Coordinate the submission of STAC, Medicaid and other forms related to pupil personnel services.

Personnel Responsibilities:

●     Actively participates in the recruitment, interviewing and appointment of appropriate staff as directed by the Superintendent.

●     Jointly supervise and evaluate Pupil Personnel Services staff with building administrators.

●     Provide leadership to faculty, students and staff throughout the District.

●     Maintains the morale of staff and students.

●     Be familiar with rules and regulations of the MTA, MAA and CSEA contracts.

●     Assist in providing in-service training and staff development.

●     Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.

●     Work within the administrative unit to help oversee curriculum and improve instruction as it relates to students with disabilities.

●     Supervises and evaluates all related service personnel, special education teachers and support staff and related office staff.

●     Assists in the selection and assignment of staff in collaboration with principals.

In addition to the above job description, the Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services will perform all other duties and activities as assigned by the Superintendent.

Please apply through OLAS and Upload a job-specific cover letter, resume, 3 letters of reference, and transcripts to the attention of  the Superintendent of Schools, by August 4, 2025.  

The Moravia Central School District is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year for a probationary math teacher at the junior/senior high school.

Brief Description:

The district is seeking an applicant who will provide well-designed, standards-based math instruction, embrace the importance of supporting the students’ social-emotional needs, and enthusiastically collaborate with other grade-level and professional learning teams.

How to Apply:

Please apply through OLAS and upload a letter of interest to the attention of Jeff Green, junior/senior high school principal, resume, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a copy of the required certification.

The Moravia Central School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. 

Multiple certifications and all grade certifications are highly desirable.  This includes grade-level extensions and grades 7-12 content areas.

Please apply through OLAS and Upload a job-specific cover letter, resume, 3 letters of reference, and transcripts to the attention of  Christopher Fisher, Director of Special Education by August 15, 2025.  

Applications are being accepted for a cleaner position; hours are 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. This cleaner will work in various areas of the district.  This position may include Saturdays. Minimum starting daily rate is $17.09 per hour.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Sweeps, mops, strips and waxes floors, washes walls and windows, dusts and performs other cleaning duties; Cleans and mops lavatories and locker rooms and replaces soap and towels; Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture, and other equipment; Receives, moves, and stores incoming supplies; Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use in public buildings; Removes snow and ice from driveways, parking lots, walks, stairs, and landings; Gathers and disposes of refuse; May operate small light machinery (scrubbers, floor machines and burnishers). May operate a light motor vehicle in transporting supplies, equipment, food, or mail. Does related tasks as required.

Apply to Dale Sharpsteen, Director of Facilities, by completing the posted position application form OR the Cayuga County Civil Service Application.

The posting remains open until the position is filled.

The Moravia Central School District is seeking to fill a vacancy for school bus attendant for 3.5 hours/day.  The starting wage is the minimum hiring rate indicated in the CSEA contract, $15.50 per hour.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Rides on a school bus for the purpose of assisting the driver in maintaining order and for supervising the loading and unloading of the buses at the various stopping points; does related work as required. This is routine work of ordinary difficulty involving responsibility for overseeing the loading and unloading of student passengers and for administering to their needs, comfort, and conduct while in transit on regularly scheduled bus trips to and from school. Supervision is exercised over the conduct of student passengers as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only) Rides on a school bus for the purpose of assisting pupils to climb aboard and alight from bus; Seats and places student passengers as required; May operate a lift to load and unload handicapped student passengers and secures restraint devices and wheelchair locks; Maintains order on bus and makes certain that student passengers are seated while bus is in motion; Assists students and driver as needed.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good general intelligence; Familiarity with the various bus routes in the district and their stopping places for students; Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; Ability to get along well with students and command their respect; Some knowledge of first aid methods; Dependability; Good physical condition. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (A) None is required, but ability to get along well with children and to maintain discipline are desirable.

Interested candidates should apply to Danielle Winters, Transportation Supervisor, by sending a resume, letter of interest and completed  Civil Service Application.

The posting remains open until the position is filled.

There is a vacancy for a school bus driver. The starting wage is the minimum hiring rate listed in the CSEA contract ($20.75/hr). 

A school bus driver must be at least 21 years of age, hold current valid CDL New York State Driver’s License, and pass the annual school bus driver physical exam administered pursuant to the regulations established by the Commissioner.

PM Run:

1)    (2.25 hours/day) ROUTE # 9

2:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Interested candidates should apply to Danielle Winters, Transportation Supervisor, by sending a resume, letter of interest and completed  Civil Service Application.

The application deadline is March 10, 2025.

Millard Fillmore Elementary School has an anticipated vacancy for a student aide position.  The successful candidate will work with a student with special needs for 6.5 hours per day.

Duties include assisting the student while working with teachers and the building principal.  Strong interpersonal and behavior management skills are important.

Starting wage is a minimum of $15.50 per hour.

If interested, send letter of interest, complete Civil Service Application (available at each office or on moraviaschool website), and submit updated resume to Christopher Fisher, Director of Special Education.

The posting remains open until the position is filled.