Certified Teaching Assistant, FLSS

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES; Village of Rushville (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays & leave time

NYS retirement

Health & dental insurance

Job summary

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES seeks a 0.90 FTE Certified Teaching Assistant for Finger Lakes Secondary School in Rushville, NY. You will support a diverse student population, assist with instruction, and collaborate with licensed teachers to meet learning goals.

The role emphasizes safety, equity, and effective communication with families and staff. 2026-2027 school year, benefits outlined, apply by deadline.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS Teaching Assistant certification.
• Certification required per NYSED policy.
• May require specialized safety trainings or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work with diverse student population.
• Support students to maintain a safe, orderly learning environment.
• Implement specialized instruction for students.
• Collaborate with teachers to meet student needs.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders.
• Assist with record keeping.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Promote equity and culturally responsive practices.

Skills

Diverse population support

Safe learning environments

Specialized instruction

Collaborate with colleagues

Communicate with stakeholders

Record keeping

Staff meetings

Equity and culturally responsive

Education

NYS Teaching Assistant certification

Job description

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin Salary/Pay Scale$25,879.50 - $28,543.90

Application Deadline

11/18/2026

Position Title

Certified Teaching Assistant, FLSS

Job Description

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

Location: Finger Lakes Secondary School, Rushville, NY 14544

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• Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.
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Required

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

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Job Qualifications

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.

Job Category

Teaching Assistants, Aides & Tutors

Job Location

Finger Lakes Secondary School