Certified Teaching Assistant, WTCC

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Leave time

NYS retirement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES invites applications for 0.90 FTE Teaching Assistant positions. The role supports licensed teachers, providing instructional services and collaborating with colleagues to meet student needs.

Candidates must hold NYS Teaching Assistant certification or higher. The work involves maintaining records, attending trainings, and promoting inclusive, equitable practices across classrooms.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with a diverse population of students.
• Provide instructional support under supervision.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivering instructional services to students.
• Support a safe, orderly learning environment.
• Assist with maintaining student records and documentation.

Skills

Diversity of students

Instructional support

Communication with stakeholders

Education

NYS Teaching Assistant certification

Job description

Position: 0.90 FTE Teaching Assistant (multiple positions available)

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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

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

Only candidates who hold NYS Teaching Assistant certification or abovewill 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.