Position Title

Alternative Education Coordinator

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

Starting Salary - $53,000 per Teacher's Contract

Job Description

The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill an Alternative Education Coordinator position for the 2024-2025 school year with an effective start date on or about September 2, 2024. These are full-time, probationary tenure-track positions. 

The BCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and mentor support. For more information about this position, please visit our website binghamtonschools.org.

Job Qualifications

Preferred NYSED certification

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Three letters of recommendation bearing the writers' signatures, dated within the last 18 months
• Copy of Certification
• Transcripts

 

Job Qualifications

Job Goal:  To facilitate, monitor, and support students’ success and achievement in alternative education settings, with an emphasis on effective transition plans and graduation progress tracking.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in early childhood, elementary education, secondary education, special education, school psychology or a closely related field
• Minimum of three years experience teaching regular or special education
• Knowledge of research and best practices related to alternative education and Restorative Practices
• Understanding of scientifically based research surrounding effective interventions, instructional strategies, and behavioral supports for students in alternative education settings
• Teacher leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and effective communication abilities to coach and support teachers and instructional teams

Functions, Duties, Responsibilities:

• In-District Alternative Education Programing
  • 40% or more classroom teaching that involves modeling and co-teaching around best instructional practices related to the direct support of alternative students attending Patriot Academy.
  • Coordinate with Director of Pupil Services, building administrators, guidance department chair, and guidance counselors to manage student intake for Patriot Academy.
  • Work collaboratively with content area teachers daily, including modeling best instructional practices related to the direct support of alternative students attending Patriot Academy.
  • Drive the ongoing development of the Patriot Academy Program, including design, implementation, and evaluation of the program to ensure it meets student needs and district standards.
  • Create, maintain, and update program informational documents for distribution to families and students
  • Coordinate overall professional development for Patriot Academy Teachers
  • Collaborate to build and support a culture of inclusivity, equity, and support, where all students feel valued and are provided with the resources and opportunities to succeed academically and social-emotionally
  • Seek out additional funding sources to support the mission, goals, and development of in district alternative education programs.
• Facilitate and support the creation of transition plans for students in alternative education settings
  • Course needs, credit count, behavior supports and interventions, attendance records

• Collaborate with administrators and student support teams using a Restorative Practices approach as the framework for re-entry conferences related to student transition plans.

• Serve as an active point of contact for families and students involved in BOCES alternative education placements, Patriot Academy, and GED/Adult learning centers.
  • Maintain running records of contact, needs, interventions, and outcomes.
• Attend quarterly Alternative Education meetings with BOCES counterparts regarding BCSD student academics, behavior, and attendance.
• Fulfill assigned and additional duties as guided by the Director of Pupil Services

Success in the role of Alternative Education Coordinator is measured through the following metrics:

1. Student Outcomes:
   • Improvement in academic performance, behavior, and attendance of students in alternative education settings (e.g., Patriot Academy, BOCES, GED/Adult learning centers).
   • Successful transitions of students between traditional and alternative education settings.
   • Reduction in disciplinary incidents and suspensions, facilitated through the use of Restorative Practices and Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions.
2. Teacher Development and Support:
   • Effective delivery of professional development programs, as evidenced by teacher feedback, improved instructional practices, and student engagement.
   • Increased teacher confidence in supporting alternative students through supported implementation of best practices.
3. Growth and Improvement:
   • Identification and securing of additional funding sources to expand and enhance alternative education programs.
   • Implementation and effectiveness of transition plans for students moving between educational settings.
4. Collaboration and Communication:
   • Strong working relationships with administrators, teachers, community partners, and external partners, reflected in positive feedback and successful coordination of services.
   • Timely communication and support for students and staff involved in alternative education placements.
5. Overall Impact:
   • Increased student retention and graduation rates among students in alternative education programs.
   • Achievement of measurable goals set by the Director of Pupil Services and district leadership.

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

To Be Determined

Additional Information