What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alternative Instructor 25-26 position at Ithaca City School District?
ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850
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We envision 6000 Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.
Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.
Position Title: Alternative Instructor
Brief Description: Provide one-on-one tutoring and alternative instruction to elementary and secondary students. This role may involve supporting homebound students and/or those needing extra academic assistance.
Location(s): District Wide
Anticipated Start Date: APPLICATIONS TAKEN ON A CONTINUAL BASIS
Posting Dates: 8/4/2025-3/31/2026
Required Qualifications:
The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
NYS Teacher certification OR minimum Bachelor degree
Two (2) years full time teaching and/or tutoring experience
Completed applications in RecruitFront must include:
Resume
Copy of diploma and/or transcript
Certification or certification status
Three letters of recommendation
Internal Applicants: Apply online at SchoolFront
When applying through SchoolFront you can log in with your ICSD email credentials using the following single-sign on link here. Once logged in please go to recruiting > Available Internal Postings.
If you are a substitute, a coach or in the process of onboarding and haven't officially started, you will be considered an external applicant.
External Applicants: Apply online at RecruitFront
In order for us to receive your application, you must complete the following three steps on Recruitfront:
Create a RecruitFront profile: If it's the first time applying to ICSD
Create an Application: Checkmark School Related Personnel Only!
Apply to Job Posting: After finishing step 2, select APPLY on the job posting
Salary Range: $32.75/hr.
The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.
Application Deadline:03/31/2026
Salary : $33
