Our mission at Ichabod Crane Central School District is to prepare students to become contributing members of society in an ever-changing world by valuing diversity; providing a safe environment; and promoting unique talents, a desire for life-long learning, a strong spirit of community and Rider Pride.
We are a diverse school community and diversity in education means our students, staff, families and community are our greatest strength and diversity is viewed as an asset.
Our district is committed to fostering an educational and workplace culture rooted in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are dedicated to equal access and opportunities for all, building a community where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
At Ichabod Crane, our faculty and staff are the heart of our success. We deeply value the dedication, talent and passion they bring to creating an exceptional learning environment for our students.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and inclusive environment, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. Together, we can inspire the next generation of learners and leaders.
Instructional Positions
Ichabod Crane utilizes the secure Internet-based Online Application System for Educators (OLAS) to post teaching position openings and to accept applications and resumes. Additional credentials will be requested from the applicant upon approval for an initial interview.
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Position Opening: High School Special Education Teacher (Leave Replacement) for 2026-27 School Year
- This full-time position begins on August 26, 2026.
- Required Certification: Special Education 7-12
- Salary: per ICTA contract
- Please apply on OLAS and address your letter of interest to Peg Warner, Director of Special Education.
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Two Position Openings: Middle School Teaching Assistants to work with students with disabilities
- Start date: September 1, 2026
- Salary: per ICTA contract
- Required Certification: Teaching Assistant
- Please apply on OLAS. Your letter of interest should be addressed to Peg Warner, Director of Special Education.
Non-Instructional Positions
Position Opening: Interim School District Business Leader (SDBL)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Superintendent of Schools
SUPERVISES: District Business Office, Operations & Maintenance, Transportation and Food Service Staff
SCHEDULE: 12-Month Position
SUMMARY: The School District Business Leader is responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the business and financial operations for the school district. The School District Business Leader provides oversight for the day-to-day functioning of the business office, operations and maintenance, transportation and food service departments. Additionally, the SDBL leads financial initiatives and establishes objectives that provide support to all students that emphasize empowerment, quality, productivity and standards; and provides operational leadership in an employee-oriented, high performing culture empowering self-development and growth.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current New York State Certification as School District Business Leader (SDBL) or School District Leader (SDL)
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a school district administrator in the areas of public-school finance, budget development/management and business office operations
- Expertise in strategic planning, decision-making and team leadership
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establishes and maintains accounting records and procedures to conform to district policy, state and federal requirements
- Supervises the collection of revenues by establishing procedures for the district tax collector, treasurer and assigned personnel
- Supervises the maintenance of grant accounts in order to make required reports to funding agencies
- Establishes and maintains payroll procedures and supervises payroll operations
- Develops and supervises the maintenance and control of property classification and inventory systems for fixed assets and supplies
- Supervises preparation and transmission of periodic and ad-hoc financial reports to the Board of Education, Superintendent, state and federal agencies
- Prepares and interprets studies of financial transactions to prepare cost analysis reports as requested by the Superintendent of Schools
- Assists Superintendent and Board of Education in developing a fiscal policy and budget development process for use by all district staff
- Issues budget preparation schedule and forms to all district administrative and supervisory personnel
- Reviews and consolidates all budget requests and revenue sources to prepare and develop the preliminary budget document
- Helps explain tentative budget to Board of Education, staff, community groups and news media to improve their understanding
- Assists in the preparation of the budget newsletter and related documents
- Establishes and maintains budgetary control techniques through sound accounting and financial reporting procedures
- Prepares long and short-term financial plans for use by administrators and Board of Education that consider educational needs and revenue projections
- Develops and maintains periodic cash flow statement to aid in determining cash available for investment and/or borrowing needs
- Determines best available investment instruments and obtains quotations on interest rates considering investment amount, time of investment and prevailing interest rates
- Establishes annual calendar of payments on loans to assure availability of funds to meet debt service requirements
- Develops plans for long-term borrowings by use of capital notes and/or serial bonds including the preparation of repayment schedules, development of date for bond sale prospectus and arranging for sale of bonds in cooperation with bond consultants
- Provides fiscal, statistical and business management information in support of state and federal grant applications for district projects
- Establishes a calendar of purchasing activities to assure timely ordering and delivery of goods and services
- Determines needs for formal bidding, purchases through state contracts, sources exempt from bidding law and those obtainable by direct purchase in accordance with Board policy
- Seeks to establish cooperative bidding procedures with BOCES and/or neighboring school districts
- Directs the issuance of purchase orders to vendors and timely payments for goods and services
- Assures conformance with specifications by establishment of inspection, receipting and reporting procedures for deliveries from vendors
- Establishes locations for storage and procedures for distribution control of equipment and supplies.
- Directs, through the Director of Facilities, district facilities operations, maintenance, security, safety activities, energy conservation and a preventive maintenance program
- Schedules, reviews and participates in periodic staff inspections of district facilities to determine needed improvements, replacements and correction of safety hazards
- Maintains communication links with suppliers of plant services and materials to develop current information for decision making on purchasing and product utilization
- Supervises the preparation and maintenance of an equipment replacement program
- Coordinates fiscal, management and reporting functions of food service programs through the establishment of a system of controls to assure compliance with federal and state requirements
- Establishes and maintains cost analysis and control procedures needed to operate food service program
- Assists in the preparation of Transportation policies, rules, regulations and procedures
- Directs the establishment and maintenance of a cost-effective management plan for equipment replacement and supplies
- Annually reviews transportation plan to determine cost effectiveness and ideal use of resources
- Develops the district risk management program on the basis of evaluation of exposures and makes recommendations to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education
- Reports in writing on liability, real and personal property and other covered losses to carrier and to the Superintendent of Schools
- Periodically audits insurance coverage against inventories, appraisals, liabilities and replacement cost
- Supervises the management and operation of the district’s benefit programs
- Provides financial and other data necessary to the negotiation process
- As directed by the Superintendent, participates in negotiations for all staff contract
- In cooperation with the school principals, coordinates the use of school facilities by outside groups
- Supervises the preparation of the tax rolls
- Acts as federal aid representative with regard to federal impact aid, P.L. 874
- Coordinates financial data processing activities with BOCES
- Performs other duties, as assigned
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Superintendent Marie Digirolamo at mdigirolamo@ichabodcrane.org. Interviews will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is selected.
Benefits Coordinator (Part-Time, 0.5 FTE)
Location: Business Office, Ichabod Crane Central School District
Reports To: School District Business Leader
Classification: Civil Service Competitive title of Bookkeeper under NY HELPs Program
Position Summary
The Benefits Coordinator manages the day-to-day administration of employee and retiree benefit programs within the District’s Business Office. Operating at 0.5 FTE, this position ensures full compliance with New York State regulations, Civil Service reporting requirements, and District policies while maintaining accurate financial records, processing cash receipts, assisting with payroll verification, and supporting broader business office operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Health Insurance & Benefits Administration
- Coordinate open enrollment, status changes, and benefits administration for active employees and retirees.
- Reconcile monthly health, dental, and vision insurance billings against payroll records and retiree census data.
- Ensure full compliance with Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting, monitoring employee hours and generating annual 1095-C forms.
- Onboarding & System Data Management
- Manage personnel onboarding data entry and benefit setups in nVision.
- Input and audit employee attendance benefits, accruals, and leave balances in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
- Reporting, Compliance & Auditing
- Maintain and process all documentation related to Workers’ Compensation claims and Unemployment Insurance filings.
- Prepare and submit regular Civil Service reports, personnel actions, and roster updates.
- Assist with pre-payroll verification and post-payroll audits to ensure accurate benefit deductions and leave tracking.
- Cross-Training & Business Office Support
- Cross-train in key business office functions to ensure seamless operational continuity.
- Serve as secondary coverage during peak workload periods or business office staff absences.
- Participate in ongoing cross-functional training to maintain up-to-date knowledge of district accounting procedures and internal controls.
Qualifications & Skills
- Per Columbia County Civil Service title of Bookkeeper under NY HELPs Program
Work Schedule & Terms
- FTE: 0.5 FTE (18.75 to 20 hours per week; schedule to be determined upon hire).
- Compensation: $28.07 per hour
Position Opening: Part-Time Accounts Payable Clerk
0.3 FTE – Approximately 12 hours/week (days and hours flexible)
Start Date: ASAP
Hourly rate: $28.07
Requirements and Responsibilities: Experience or interest in processing vendor invoices, matching purchase orders, and issuing payments. Key tasks include verifying invoices, managing vendor files, and preparing financial reports as needed.
Please send your resume and letter of interest to Interim Chief Financial Officer Cybil Howard at choward@ichabodcrane.org by August 18, 2026.
Instructional Substitutes
We are seeking Teacher and Teaching Assistant Substitutes. A high school diploma is required.
The 2025-26 rates for teachers are:
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- Uncertified Teacher – $120
- Certified Teacher – $135
- Uncertified Teaching Assistant – $110
- Certified Teaching Assistant – $115
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Please email, mail or drop off substitute application (see link below) to the Ichabod Crane Central Office, attention Angela Cowan.
Email: acowan@ichabodcrane.org
Mail: ATTN Angela Cowan
Ichabod Crane District Office
2910 Route 9
Valatie, NY 12184
Substitute Teacher And Teaching Assistant Application
What do I need to be a Substitute Teacher or Substitute TA?
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Enjoy working with children (or teens depending on the grade level.
Non-instructional Substitutes
These substitute positions include Secretary, Greeter, School Nurse and Bus Driver.
Substitute Non-Instructional Support Staff Application
Send substitute non-instructional applications to:
Email: acowan@ichabodcrane.org
Mail: ATTN: Angela Cowan
Ichabod Crane District Office
2910 Route 9
Valatie, NY 12184
What do I need to be a Substitute Secretary or Greeter?
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Good multi-tasker
- Proficient computer knowledge
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Substitute School Nurse Positions
Per-diem positions are available. Please note a current New York State Nursing License is required.
Please complete this application and submit by email to acowan@ichabodcrane.org or send by mail using the information below.
Address your application to:
Lucas Christensen, Assistant Superintendent
Ichabod Crane Central School District
2910 Route 9
Valatie, New York 12184-0137
(518) 758-7575
Pay rate: $35/hour
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from a School of Nursing approved by the State Education Department from a course approved by such department as qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse.
- New York State License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. Possession of License is required at time of appointment.
- First Aid / CPR Certification
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