Certified Teaching Assistant 0726-0033

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES; Town of West Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual Holidays

Generous Paid Personal/Sick time

Health and Dental plans

Life insurance

FSA plan

Retirement plans (403b/457)

Growth and development opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion

Job summary

Erie 1 BOCES seeks Certified Teaching Assistants to support our growing K-8 Special Education School Community at Northtowns Academy in Tonawanda, NY. Experience is preferred, but newly certified TAs are encouraged to apply; duties include classroom support, instruction delivery as needed, and collaboration with teachers.

Applicants should have a positive outlook, strong work ethic, and be able to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification (Level I, II, III, Initial TA, Pre-Professional TA, or Professional TA) is required.
• Strong work ethic and professionalism are key attributes for success.
• Ability to contribute as part of a team and support students in a K-8 setting.

Responsibilities

• Support students across the curriculum under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Assist with marking and correcting student work.
• Support classroom events, trips and activities; assist in behavior management.
• Aid in daily classroom functioning and record-keeping as directed by the teacher.

Skills

TA Certification

Teamwork

Education

NYS Teaching Assistant Certification (Level I/II/III)

Job description

FIVE VACANCIES

Location:
Erie 1 BOCES
Special Education Services
Northtowns Academy
Tonawanda, NY

Hours:
7:15 AM– 2:45 PM

Hourly Salary:
$21.00- Level I Teaching Assistant Certification or Initial TACertificate
$21.50 - Level II Teaching Assistant Certification or Pre-Professional TA Certificate
$22.50 - Level IIITeaching Assistant Certification or Professional TA Certificate

Exceptional Benefits Package including but not limited to the following:

• Paid annual Holidays
• Generous Paid Personal/Sick time
• Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)
• Life insurance at NO cost to you
• FSA plan
• Employee Centric work environment
• Fun events for employees to enjoy.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• NYS RetirementSystem
• 403b AND 457 retirement plans
• Unlimited opportunities for growth and professional development

Erie 1 BOCES seeks Certified Teaching Assistants to support our growing K-8 Special Education School Community at Northtowns Academy located at 333 Dexter Terrace, Tonawanda NY 14150. Experience is preferred, but newly certified Teaching Assistants are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a positive outlook, strong work ethic and perform well in a team. Duty expectations include providing support to students, managing classroom functions and delivering instruction as needed. Kind and caring individuals are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

The Teaching Assistant provides direct instructional services to students under the general supervision of a certified teacher. A Teaching Assistant supports the teacher by helping to supervise activities in the classroom, working with students on an individual, small group or whole class basis. Teaching Assistants may be assigned additional responsibilities, such as teaching classes on their own, covering planned absences and allowing teachers time for meetings and conferences. They may also manage other support staff and assist with recording student grades, data and reporting on student progress. Duties of this job require a knowledge of child development and interpersonal skills to coordinate instruction with the primary teachers as well as communicate with parents.

1. Supporting students across the curriculum.
2. Works with individual students as directed by teacher.
3. Assists the teacher with marking and correcting work.
4. Assists with school events, trips and other activities.
5. Assists in classroom behavior management.
6. Assists with routine classroom functioning.
7. Accompanies students when removal from a classroom is necessary or when the students must go to another part of the building.
8. Assists in restraining students who may exhibit behaviors that are injurious to self or others.
9. Assists and supervises games and free play, both indoors and outdoors.
10. Assists teacher in the implementation of activities that include but is not limited to: feeding, lifting, toileting, and other activities of daily living (e.g. grooming, hygiene, leisure/recreation, etc.).
11. Lifts and transports students in conjunction with daily living activities.
1. Teaching Assistants working with non-ambulatory students are expected to lift 40-pound loads independently and may be required to lift/move students weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance from another adult and/or with the use of appropriate lifting devices.
2. SPECIAL NOTE: Ability to lift/move students either independently or with assistance is a condition of employment for teaching assistants who work with non-ambulatory students. Initial and periodic physical examinations will test this ability. Teaching Assistants should not attempt to lift more than one-third of their body weight without assistance from another adult or appropriate lifting devices.
12. Maintains working knowledge and ability to implement classroom and school wide safety plans.
13. Discuss parental requests for information with the teacher before responding.
14. Maintain confidentiality of student information.
15. Assume teacher responsibilities in the absence of the classroom teacher or as assigned.

Special Notes: When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to the Posting Number noted above. Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, HumanResources) at least 48 hours prior to the interview.

• Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification - Level I, II, III, Initial TA, Pre-Professional TA, or Professional TA
• Kind and caring individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Good work ethic and professionalism are key attributes for success.