Certified Teaching Assistant, MEC

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 Teaching Assistant (0.9 FTE) at Midlakes Education Center in New York. The role provides instructional support under a licensed teacher.

The position involves implementing instruction, collaborating with staff, maintaining records, and supporting a diverse student population. Candidates must hold NYS TA certification and participate in trainings.

Qualifications

• Requires NYS Teaching Assistant certification.
• Ability to adapt instruction for diverse needs.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive practices.
• Ability to work with a licensed teacher under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support students to ensure a safe, orderly learning environment.
• Implement specialized instruction as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers to meet student needs.
• Maintain correct records of student progress.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Communicate effectively with families and other stakeholders.
• Promote equity and culturally responsive practices.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Student support

Classroom collaboration

Communication with stakeholders

Record keeping

Education

NYS Teaching Assistant certification

Job description

Position: 0.90 FTE Teaching Assistant (multiple positions available)

Location: Midlakes Education Center

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

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.”

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.