Middle School Teacher, NYS Certification in Adolescent Education; Grades 7-12, ELA or Social Studies

Position Summary:

CiTi BOCES is seeking a New York State Certified General Education Teacherto join our Middle Level Behavioral Intervention Program located at Central Square Middle School. This program serves students in grades 6–8and is designed to provide an intensely supportive, highly structured environment that promotes social-emotional development and academic growth with the goal of successful re-entry into the student’s home school.

The Middle Level Behavioral Intervention Program provides positive opportunities for students to develop social-emotional skills and make meaningful academic progress. Classrooms operate in a self-contained setting with low student-to-adult ratios, clear expectations, and a highly structured environment.

The program couples strong counseling support with intensive social skills instruction and academic teaching. When students demonstrate consistent progress toward identified goals, CiTi BOCES collaborates with the host district to gradually support access to general education classrooms.

Program staffing includes a CiTi administrator, a teacher assistant in the classroom to support the teacher, and regular access to a Behavior Specialist and counselor.

• 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, Behavior Specialists, 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

Location: Central Square Middle School
Organization: CiTi BOCES

• New York State Certification in Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12, ELA or Social Studies Preferred)
• Experience working with middle school 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