COBN0334583-0000
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2026-03-01T00:00:00
The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is looking for Special Education Teachers to join our team! We are accepting applications from NYS Certified Special Education teachers to fill several vacancies within our Special Education Department. Candidates must be NYS Certified in Special Education, or eligible for certification shortly. The BOCES hosts classes for students with disabilities both at our BOCES Main Campus in Auburn, as well as within several of our component districts. Given the bredth of programs we offer, candidates should review our programs and indiciate in the application their preference of programs for which they would like to be considered.12:1:1 Programs (Grades K-12+)Students in these classes benefit from specially designed instruction in order to successfully access the NYS learning standards as students are functioning below grade levelAll students will participate in a combination of special and general education classes per their IEPDesired Outcome: Regents / Local Diploma, CDOS Commencement Credential or Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC) if a student is NYSAA eligible12:1:1 Community Experience Programs (Grades 12+)These programs are for students 18-21 who have completed 13 years of school, including all 4 years of high school, and have 2-3 years of eligibility remaining.Students must be able to manage their own behavior, maintain personal safety and demonstrate a commitment to developing independence and age appropriate skills. Employment experience and community based instruction are the focus of this program12:1:3:1 Programs (Grades 5-12+)Students in these rooms have moderate to severe multiple disabilities (e.g. communication deficits, limited mobility, health and safety needs, may require habilitation and treatment)All students in this program are NYSAA eligibleSelf-help, daily living, functional skills and community experiences are a focus of this programAll students will participate in special education classes and general education classes per their IEPDesired Outcome: Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC)8:1:1 Programs (K-12+)Students in this program have social emotional deficitsStudents should be able to meet grade level academic expectations with appropriate supportsStudents require behavior management and supportsAcademically-oriented with a focus on behavior managementAll students will participate in a combination of special and general education classes per their IEPDesired Outcome: Regents / Local Diploma, CDOS Commencement Credential6:1:2 Autism Program (K-12+)Student are diagnosed with Autism or related disorder(s)The program utilizes the TEACCH model that provides a clearly organized structure and modified environment with an emphasis on visual learning modalities Students require intensive interventions and supports to manage their behaviorThe curriculum is modified for each individual studentThis program assists students with communication skills, self-regulation skills, self-help skills, daily living skills and other individualized learning targetsDesired Outcomes: Regents / Local Diploma, CDOS Commencement Credential or Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC) if a student is NYSAA eligibleAlternative 8:1:1 Programs (7-12+)Students in this program have behavioral challenges and social emotional deficitsStudents require intensive behavior management and supports in a smaller group settingStudents should be able to meet grade level academic expectations with appropriate supportsSelf-regulation skills and counseling needs are supported by a social workerAll students will participate in special class for all content areasDesired Outcome: Regents / Local Diploma, CDOS Commencement Credential8:1:1 Therapeutic Program (Grades K-12+)Students in this program have been identified as Emotionally Disturbed (ED) and/or Other Health Impaired (OHI)Students have a mental health diagnosis and previous outpatient services have not been effectiveStudents require therapeutic strategies to manage their behaviorStudents and families must participate in psychiatric and counseling servicesMedication management is received through East Hill Medical Group.This program assists students in stabilizing their mental health and building self-regulation strategiesStudents should be able to meet grade level academic expectations with appropriate supportsAll students will participate in special class for all content areasDesired Outcomes: Regents / Local Diploma, CDOS Commencement Credential6:1:2 Social Emotional Learning (SEL) (Grades K-8)The focus is for students to develop the self-awareness, self-control and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in the school settingStudents require intensive interventions and supports to self-regulate and manage their behaviorStudents have the cognitive ability to meet grade level expectations with appropriate supportsIn 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!Benefits of Working with us:Competitive Salary, starting at $54,308- Commensurate with ExperienceFull benefits, including health insurancePaid sick, personal, and family illnessPossibility of Public Service Loan Forgiveness403BFlex SpendingEmployee Assistance ProgramNYS Teacher Retirement System PensionQuestions about the positions? Please contact Dr. Jennifer Singer, Director of Special Education.
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