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Teaching Assistant- Alternative Education

Aurelius, New York•Full-time
$31,800+ annually
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About the Job
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 2026-2027 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.org

Please apply officially on our website: www.cayboces.org/jobs

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