Job Description

CiTi BOCES is seeking a passionate and student-centered dually certified teacher (ELA 7–12 and Students with Disabilities) to join our A+ Program, serving high school students (grades 9–12) with diverse learning needs. This teacher will provide engaging English Language Arts instruction within a highly structured, supportive classroom environment that emphasizes individualized learning and social-emotional development.

About the A+ Program:
The A+ Program offers a balanced educational experience for students within an 8:1:2 classroom ratio. It is designed for students identified as having Autism or exhibiting neurodivergent characteristics. Students in this program may display social-emotional delays, academic skill deficits, sensory or processing needs, and expressive and receptive communication challenges. The A+ Program promotes individualized supports, evidence-based instruction, and collaboration to help each student reach their fullest potential.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing differentiated ELA instruction aligned with NYS learning standards.
• Implementing students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with fidelity.
• Participating in the development of IEPs, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Conducting progress monitoring and maintaining accurate data on student achievement toward IEP goals.
• Collaborating closely with teaching assistants, related service providers, and other team members to support student success.
• Creating and maintaining a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning and self-regulation.
• Utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies and communication supports appropriate for neurodiverse learners.
• Maintaining ongoing communication with families, colleagues, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.

Qualifications:

• New York State Teacher Certification in English Language Arts 7–12 and Students with Disabilities (SWD) required.
• Experience working with students with Autism and/or neurodiverse learning profiles preferred.
• Strong understanding of IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring processes.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills.
• Commitment to fostering a supportive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Salary is consistent with CBA

Our Mission Build Your Future! Keys to the CiTi (Vision) Is this safe? Is this done with integrity? Is this kind? Is this helpful? Core Values We embrace innovation & creativity. We make student-based decisions with honesty, respect & integrity. We collaborate, focused on quality service, expertise & student success. The Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York State was established in 1948 to provide cost-effective shared educational programs and services to school districts. Now, 70 years later, the goal remains the same, but has evolved to include a focus on preparing students for their role in a global economy while collaborating with districts to close gaps in student achievement. Each school day the programs and services we provide impact the more than 17,000 students that attend our nine Oswego County School Districts. We not only provide outstanding educational experiences, but also offer cost effective cooperative services and programs to the districts themselves. In addition to our educational programs, our many services bring cultural experiences to the local schools, books to their libraries and the latest in technology to their students. The success of Oswego County's more than 17,000 students is our mission. We also strive to enhance the lives of our residents by providing adult education offerings such as High School Equivalency (formerly GED), continuing education and enrichment classes and adult literacy lessons through our partnership with Cayuga Community College.

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