General Education Teaching Assistant (Temporary)

Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District; Chauncey (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Dobbs Ferry School District seeks a temporary General Education Teaching Assistant at Springhurst Elementary School for Aug 31, 2026 to Dec 23, 2026. The position supports classroom activities under supervision of a certified teacher and requires NYSED Level I Teaching Assistant certification.

Responsibilities include leading or assisting in activities, aiding in development of educational material, and performing related duties.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYSED Level I Teaching Assistant certification.
• Temporary leave replacement position.
• Minimum requirement: certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services to students under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Lead or assist in activities and develop educational materials.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom support

Instructional assistance

Team collaboration

Education

NYSED Level I Teaching Assistant certification

Job description

General Education Teaching Assistant (Temporary)

The Dobbs Ferry School District seeks a temporary (leave replacement) General Education Teaching Assistant at Springhurst Elementary School, effective August 31, 2026 - December 23, 2026. Minimum Requirement: NYSED Level I Teaching Assistant certification. Salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with the CSEA Clerical, Teacher Aide/Teaching Assistant contract.

Position Details

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Location: Springhurst Elementary School
• Date Available: 08/31/2026
• Closing Date: 07/31/2026

Responsibilities

As per NYSED teaching assistants provide instructional services to students under general supervision of a certified teacher. The successful candidate will lead or assist in various activities, aid in the development of educational material, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; is regularly required to climb, squat, stop, kneel, crouch or crawl; to reach above the head and reach forward; is regularly required to use hands and fingers to feel or handle objects, tools, or controls, and to talk and hear; is occasionally required to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds.

Background Check

The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE legislation effective July 1, 2001.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Dobbs Ferry School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, religion, ethnicity, age, gender and disability in the educational programs and activities it operates.