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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Teaching Assistant - Alternative EducationHFM26/27 TA ADK

Teaching Assistant

Adirondack Academy – HFM BOCES
Johnstown, NY

Adirondack Academy, an alternative high school serving students in grades 9–12, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team.

The ideal candidate is flexible, understanding, and patient, with a genuine desire to help students succeed. Working in an alternative education setting can be both challenging and rewarding. We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships with students, adapt to changing needs, and provide support in a variety of classroom situations.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Assist teachers with daily classroom instruction and activities.
  • Provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students.
  • Build positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
  • Help create a safe, supportive, and welcoming learning environment.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and patience when responding to challenging situations.
  • Support students in developing positive behaviors, independence, and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborate with teachers and other staff to meet the diverse needs of our students.

 

Why Adirondack Academy?

At Adirondack Academy, we understand that strong relationships are the foundation of student success. Our team is committed to creating a supportive, structured, and student-centered environment where young people can build confidence, develop resilience, and achieve meaningful growth. Staff members have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping students navigate challenges and discover their strengths.

If you are passionate about supporting students, building positive connections, and making a difference every day, we encourage you to apply. Join a team dedicated to empowering students, fostering resilience, and creating opportunities for lifelong success.

*Salary commensurate with experience. 

$31,500-$46,000*
Licensed Practical NurseHFM26-27LPN

Join the dedicated team at HFM BOCES as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and make a meaningful impact on students across a variety of dynamic academic and career-focused programs! This rewarding position offers the opportunity to support student health, wellness, and success while working in diverse learning environments throughout the region. No two days are the same, as you'll travel to multiple HFM BOCES locations, collaborate with educators and support staff, and play a vital role in helping students thrive. If you're looking for a career that combines nursing, education, and the chance to make a difference every day, we encourage you to apply!

$33,500-$43,500
Teaching AssistantSPED - TA 26/27

HFM BOCES Special Education has an opening for a Teaching Assistant. This position supports students with diverse learning, physical, behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs in achieving their educational goals. The role involves working closely with special education teachers, classroom teachers, therapists, and families to provide individualized assistance, promote student independence, and help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Salary commensurate with experience.

$31,500-$46,000

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

HFM BOCES is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, admissions and employment.

Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery 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)

The Federal Office of Civil Rights requires that a non-discrimination statement be included on any “bulletins, announcements, publications, catalogs, application forms, or other recruitment materials that are made available to participants, students, applicants, or employees.”