Careers at LaSalle School

CAREERS AT LASALLE SCHOOL

Become a Part of Our Mission

A career at LaSalle School offers opportunities for those seeking meaningful, impactful, mission-driven work. LaSalle School has more than 140 team members committed to providing community, association, and dignity to those whom we serve.

If there is an available position, and upon review of your application should it meet the minimum qualifications, your application will be forwarded to the appropriate hiring manager. Click the links below to view job descriptions and to apply online.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At LaSalle School we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Clinical Services 

• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time, 8-16 hours)
  • The Nurse Practitioner provides medical/ psychiatric evaluations, treatment, training, and consultation services to all agency program areas. The position works collaboratively within an integrated treatment team consisting of other physicians/ psychiatrists, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, mental health counselors, faculty, and direct care staff. Provides clinical assessments of youth and provides expert assistance in the development, delivery, and monitoring of effective treatment interventions for youth in all program areas. This position also provides psychiatric crisis evaluations and individual counseling sessions, as appropriate and assigned by the Director. Click here to learn more and to apply today!

Residential Services

• YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (Full-Time)
  • The Youth Development Specialist (YDS) works directly with the residents assigned to a particular division to ensure that the daily programs and routines are carried out. This role is responsible for providing a safe, therapeutic residential experience for all youth during each assigned shift by consistently implementing strategies. Click here to learn more and to apply today! 
• SUMMER YOUTH RECREATION & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (Full-Time/Temporary)
  • The Summer Youth Recreation and Development Specialist (YDS) is an eight week position with possible opportunity to work prior to or after the eight week summer period. This position assists with the delivery of a variety of recreational opportunities including campus based activities, enrichment programs, outdoor adventure activities, arts and crafts, field trips, fishing, camping, hiking and other age-appropriate recreational activities. The position also works directly with the residents assigned to a particular division to ensure that the daily programs and routines are carried out. This role is responsible for providing a safe, therapeutic residential experience for all youth during each assigned shift by consistently implementing strategies. Click here to learn more and to apply today! 

Educational Services

• TRANSITION COORDINATOR/WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR (Full-Time, 12-months)
  • The role of the Transition Coordinator/Work Based Learning Coordinator is to deliver program services which help to prepare students to acquire skills which will enable them to successfully transition to work or appropriate post-secondary studies. This includes coordinating and supporting student work experiences both on and off campus, developing viable work sites for our students, and staying current with best practices regarding school to work transition strategies.  When appropriate participate in planning and assisting for appropriate post-secondary educational opportunities.  This person will need to be familiar with the relationship between CDOS standards and normative experience guidelines as identified by OCFS ensuring appropriate documentation of those activities is completed.  In addition, this person will participate in planning and delivering programing for CDOS credential students. Click here to learn more and to apply today!
• VISUAL & MEDIA ARTS TEACHER (Full-Time, School Calendar)
  • The Visual & Media Arts teacher works directly with day students and residents in the classroom setting teaching in their content area. Successful candidates in this role have the abilities to work effectively with a team of professionals to contribute positively to our therapeutic environment and support each student’s progress in all areas of his placement; ability to work with a diverse population of students; ability to work in a trauma informed environment. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and NYS Visual Arts or Art Certification, preferred: Master’s Degree and NYS Visual Arts or Art Certification. Those with content and Special Education certification are highly encouraged to apply! Click here to learn more and to apply today! 
• MATH TEACHER (Full-Time, School Calendar) 
  • The Math teacher works directly with day students and residents in the classroom setting teaching in their content area. Successful candidates in this role have the abilities to work effectively with a team of professionals to contribute positively to our therapeutic environment and support each student’s progress in all areas of his placement; ability to work with a diverse population of students; ability to work in a trauma informed environment. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and NYS Math 7-12 Certification, preferred: Master’s Degree and NYS Math 7-12 Certification. Those with content and Special Education certification are highly encouraged to apply! Click here to learn more and to apply today! 
• SCIENCE TEAHCER, PHYISCAL SCIENCES/EARTH SCIENCE (Full-Time, School Calendar)
  • The Science teacher works directly with day students and residents in the classroom setting teaching in their content area. Successful candidates in this role have the abilities to work effectively with a team of professionals to contribute positively to our therapeutic environment and support each student’s progress in all areas of his placement; ability to work with a diverse population of students; ability to work in a trauma informed environment. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and NYS Certification in one or more areas: Earth Science 7-12, General Science 7-12, Biology 7-12, and/or Chemistry 7-12; preferred: Master’s Degree and NYS Certification in one or more areas: Earth Science 7-12, General Science 7-12, Biology 7-12, and/or Chemistry 7-12. Those with content and Special Education certification are highly encouraged to apply! Click here to learn more and to apply today!
• TEACHING ASSISTANTS

  • The Teaching Assistant (TA) is to assist with student achievement and successful engagement in all aspects of their Educational Program. Support provided could be in the classroom, or in other areas of their school day program, as assigned. The TA interventions are to be consistent with the strategies identified in the student’s IEP and Individual Crisis Management Plan (ICMP). While primary instruction rests with the teacher, the TA will support student’s ability to engage in the learning process and display behaviors which foster success. Since non-classroom issues may negatively impact a student’s ability to learn, the TA may be assigned to provide support outside of the classroom or beyond the traditional school day. Qualifications: College Degree (AA and above) and a NYS Teaching Assistant Certification. If candidate doesn’t hold certification, must be completed within 6 months of employment. Click here to learn more and to apply today! 

• TEACHER AIDES

  • To provide assistance in the instruction of the assigned subject area to junior and senior high school students and to fulfill non-instructional related duties, as a direct support to both the teacher and the students. Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent and experience working with emotionally and behaviorally challenged adolescent population. Click to learn more and to apply today! 

After School Programs (JRFC)

• EVENING RESOURCE SPECIALIST (Part-Time)
  • The Youth Development Specialists introduces skills, activities, and opportunities to at-risk male adolescents tapping into their strengths and fostering appropriate relationships, helping them become successful members of their community. This position provides direct supervision of the participants, monitoring behavior, motivation, attendance and safety within the Juvenile Reporting and Family Center (JRFC). This early intervention program provides youth with a supervised, structured array of enrichment recreational activities during high-risk evening hours. This position reports to work 3-4 Days a Week, from 3:00 pm-9:00 pm. General responsibilities include supervising program participants, completing the necessary documentation, providing progress feedback, and perform TCI strategies when required. Click to learn more and to apply today!  

Administration/Operations

Questions about available Careers at LaSalle School please contact:
Erik J. A. Morrison, MBA (He/His)
Director of Human Resources
morrison@lasalle-school.org 

 To apply in person, please call or email to set-up an appointment (518)-242-4731 x296 or email: morrison@lasalle-school.org
We are conveniently located at 391 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203