Certified Teaching Assistant

Poughkeepsie City School District; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 28,490 - 42,160; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking a Certified Teaching Assistant to support classroom instruction and maintain an effective learning environment. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, managing classroom discipline, and tracking student progress. Candidates must possess New York State Teaching Assistant Certification, and bilingual skills in Spanish are preferred. This position offers a salary range of $28,490-$42,160. Applications are accepted continuously.

Qualifications

• New York State Teaching Assistant Certification required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with providing instruction.
• Manage the classroom environment and promote student learning.
• Help teachers with recordkeeping like attendance tracking.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

New York State Teaching Assistant Certification

Job description

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 25-26-143 CERTIFIED TEACHING ASSISTANT

MARCH 2026 POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF POSITION

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 3/11/2026
• Location: Poughkeepsie City School District
• Date Available: As soon as practicable
• Closing Date: Continuous recruitment

POSITION

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of CERTIFIED TEACHING ASSISTANT in the Poughkeepsie City School District.

QUALIFICATIONS

New York State Teaching Assistant Certification required. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

JOB SUMMARY

A Teaching Assistant is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher with providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning. Teacher assistants must assist with maintaining classroom control and discipline. In some cases, teacher assistants may be required to complete a daily report or evaluation to communicate any pertinent information resulting from the day’s events. Teacher assistants must have teaching capabilities and be able to follow oral and written directions. Establishing effective working relationships with staff and students is very important.

DUTIES

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

The following list is not meant to be all inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title:

• Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups.
• Enforce school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior.
• Help teachers with recordkeeping, such as tracking attendance and calculating grades.
• Help teachers prepare for lessons by getting materials ready or setting up equipment, such as computers.
• Help supervise students in class, between classes, during lunch and recess, and on field trips.
• Duties may be conducted in work-related community settings and/or occasionally performed on study trips away from the school.
• Monitor instructional programs.
• Maintain an effective, safe learning environment for all staff and students.
• Keep the superintendent informed of the school's problems, if any, to report.
• Maintain high standards of student conduct and maintain student discipline.

APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

SALARY

In accordance with the Paraprofessional Contract, $28,490-$42,160

FINAL DATE TO APPLY

Continuous Recruitment

TO APPLY

Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application. *Please refer to Job ID: 1499.

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.