Location: Erie 1 BOCES Alternative Education EDGE Academy Cheektowaga, NY Annual Salary: $46,830 + 1,750 w/Masters Stipend $48,580 Hours: 7:15 AM - 2:45 PM Exceptional package including but not limited to: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES (https://www.e1b.org/en/about-us/employment.aspx#Great-Benefits) + Paid annual Holidays + Generous Paid Personal/Sick time + Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%) + Medical Insurance waiver allowance + Life insurance at NO cost to you + FSA plan + Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion + NYS Retirement System + 403b AND 457 retirement plans General Responsibilities: To develop a cultural literacy necessary for a competitive adult life. To maintain each student in the alternative school setting. To see each student exit the program with a diploma in hand or return successfully to his/her home school. Provide instruction that meets the NY state standards to high school students. Specific Responsibilities: + Provide instruction in appropriate academic area. + Provide remediation as necessary. + Prepare lesson plans and make optimum use of class time to meet stated objectives. + Evaluate each pupil's performance, knowledge, and skills in academic area of responsibility. + Identify pupil needs, and collaborate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve attitude, and learning problems. + Meet with students in small group setting to discuss school, social and personal concerns. + Communicate with parents on individual pupil progress or other areas of concern. + Join with other staff members in meeting with parents and students at regularly scheduled grade reporting meetings. + Maintain accurate and complete student records. + Guide pupils in selection and performance of appropriate activities. + Aid in establishing and maintaining standards of pupil conduct to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment. + Provide encouragement for continuation of formal education and assistance in employment awareness skills. + Supervise pupils in/out of classroom program related activities during the day. + Assist in the storage, maintenance and use of materials and property. + Requisition books, instructional aids, equipment, tools materials, supplies as required. + Attend faculty meetings and participate in advisory committee meetings as requested. + Maintain professional growth by participating in workshops, conferences, and advanced coursework as appropriate. + Participate in planning and developing Program goals, objectives, curricula, and methods as requested. + Complete all required paperwork. Job Qualifications + Must hold valid New York State Teacher Certification in Spanish 7-12 + Experience teaching Spanish and working with students with disabilities. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2025 Position Start Date:02/10/2025 Application Deadline:02/03/2025 Job Number: 0125-0008