Certified Teaching Assistant, FLES

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays & leave time

NYS retirement

Health & dental insurance

Job summary

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is seeking a 0.9 FTE Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year in New York. You will provide instructional support under the supervision of a licensed teacher and help create a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with specialized instruction, collaborating with colleagues, maintaining records, attending staff trainings, and communicating effectively with families and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS Teaching Assistant certification.
• Experience supporting diverse learners and implementing instruction is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services to students under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
• Support students to maintain a safe, orderly, conducive learning environment.
• Implement specialized instruction to students as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues and assist teachers to meet student learning needs.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to share progress and concerns.
• Assist with maintaining record keeping and documentation.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Promote equity and culturally responsive practices in the classroom.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Classroom management

Student support

Collaborative teamwork

Communication with stakeholders

Record keeping

Staff trainings attendance

Equity & culturally responsive

Job description

Position: 0.90 FTE Teaching Assistant *2026-2027 School Year*

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Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.
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Teaching Assistants provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher and complete related work as required. The duties of this position may require specific skills and abilities based on the students’ needs and/or program, including but not limited to:

• Ability to work with a diverse population of students.
• Support students to ensure a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
• Implement specialized instruction to students.
• Collaborate with colleagues and assist teacher to meet student learning needs.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with stakeholders.
• Assist with maintaining record keeping.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Promote equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments

W-FL BOCES job descriptions are available by clicking HERE or by visiting www.wflboces.org and searching for “job descriptions.”

If you have questions, please contact Debra Luna 315-332-7289 or [e-mail]

Only candidates who hold NYS Teaching Assistant certification will be considered.

Certification is required by the New York State Education Department - "Any person employed, as a teaching assistant, shall hold of one of the following credentials: temporary license, continuing certificate; or a Level I, II, III or Pre-Professional certificate. However, if an individual holds a teaching, pupil personnel, or administrative certificate, he or she need not also obtain a temporary license, continuing certificate, Level I, II, III or Pre-Professional certificate to serve as a teaching assistant, unless required by the employing district."

Essential elements of the position may require specialized knowledge and/or experience in the field and/or trade subject. Depending on the course there may be a requirement of successful completion of specialized training and/or safety certifications.