Adolescent Education Teacher (Multiple Vacancies)

Our Alternative Education programs provide students with opportunities to strengthen the competencies of a Portrait of a Graduate. Through a supportive and structured learning environment, students engage in meaningful academic experiences while developing the social-emotional skills necessary for success in school, career, and life.

Classrooms operate in settings with low student-to-adult ratios, clearly defined expectations, and individualized support that promote student agency, growth, and achievement. Instruction is designed to help students become engaged learners who can set goals, monitor progress, and apply critical thinking skills across academic and real-world contexts.

The programs integrate strong counseling services, behavioral supports, and explicit social-emotional learning with rigorous academic instruction. As students demonstrate growth toward individual academic, behavioral, and social-emotional goals, CiTi BOCES partners with component school districts to support successful transitions and increased participation in general education settings.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver standards-based academic instruction aligned with New York State learning standards
• Implement individualized academic and behavior plans, including Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) goals and crisis management strategies
• Implement 504 Plans as applicable
• Establish and maintain a structured classroom environment with consistent expectations
• Collaborate closely with teacher assistants, counselors, administrators
• Monitor student progress and contribute to quarterly reviews with families and home district staff
• Utilize data-driven decision-making to support student growth and readiness for re-entry
• Build positive, professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues

• New York State Certification in Adolescent Education, Grades 7-12 (All Content Areas)

• Experience working with students exhibiting behavioral challenges strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Social-Emotional Learning practices, behavior intervention strategies, and restorative approaches
• Strong collaboration, communication, and classroom management skills
• Commitment to student growth, relationship-building, and maintaining high expectations

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.