Teaching Assistant- Alternative Education

Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES

  • New York
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES located in Auburn, NY is now accepting applications for a NYS Certified Teaching Assistant in our Alternative Education Program for the 2024-2025 School Year. This is 10 month position that follows the school calendar.The Compass Program at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is an alternative education program for middle and high school students who have experienced difficulty in attaining school success within a traditional learning environment. The program offers small class sizes and individualized support to help prepare students for a Regent’s diploma.The Compass Program offers:
  • Small group instruction, at grade level, within a supportive setting
  • Increased student engagement created from a project-based learning model
  • Exposure to the community through public resources and academic field trips
  • Strong development of communication between home and school
  • Involvement in a full-day block schedule
  • A structured program environment with clear expectations
  • Accountability for individual actions
  • Positive Incentive Programs
Candidates should possess the ability to work with diverse middle and high school students in a variety of educational settings. NYS Certification as a Teaching Assistant is required before the start date.In this position, you'll be a part of a great team that believes in our BOCES purpose of UNLEASHING POTENTIAL IN OUR COMMUNITY. We are COLLABORATIVE LEARNERS, ADVENTUROUS IN OUR WORK, SOLUTION-DRIVEN, and JOYFUL IN OUR WORK!Questions about the position? Please contact Mr. Drew Yakawiak, Principal of the Compass Program at dyakawiak@cayboces.orgPlease apply officially on our website: www.cayboces.org/jobsAbout Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES:All BOCES across the state share a common mission: to prepare diverse populations for successful roles in a new global society. We are accomplishing this by providing cost-effective shared services to school districts while initiating collaboration to close gaps in student achievement. Each day that mission is realized by the commitment and hard work of our board of education, administration, faculty and entire staff. Visit our website www.cayboces.org to learn all about the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES!

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