HFM BOCES Adirondack Academy is accepting applications for a full-time, 10-month, tenure track Special Education Teacher. This position is located at our Main Campus in Johnstown, NY, and supports high school students.
About Adirondack Academy
Adirondack Academy is an alternative program within HFM BOCES. We are looking for an educator who is eager to build meaningful relationships with students, help them grow academically and personally, and contribute to a supportive and collaborative school community.
Adirondack Academy serves students who benefit from a smaller, relationship-centered educational environment. Our staff works together to create a consistent, safe, and encouraging atmosphere where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Certification
- Valid NYS Certification in Students With Disabilities 7-12.
TEACH Clearance
Per Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. Formal job offer/selection is contingent on candidate's ability to obtain a fingerprint security clearance through the TEACH system prior to working. For more information: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tsei/ospra/.
Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination
HFM BOCES is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, admissions and employment. HFM BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the BOCES non-discrimination policies should be directed to Dr. Aaron Bochniak (abochniak@hfmboces.org), Assistant Superintendent for BOCES Operations and Component District Services, (518) 736-4305, HFM BOCES, 2755 State Highway 67, Johnstown, NY 12095. Inquiries may also be addressed to the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, 646-428-3800, OCR.NewYork@ed.gov. (Revised 9/2020)