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