NY Certified Teaching Assistant — Student Support

Patchogue-Medford School District; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Patchogue-Medford School District is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students under the direction of a classroom teacher. You will provide instruction to individuals and small groups, assist with instructional materials, and help with personal care activities as applicable.

The position requires NYS Teaching Assistant Certification (Level I-III) or NYS Teacher Certification, fingerprint clearance, and compliance with drug screening and physical examination requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NYS Level I, II, or III Teaching Assistant Certification or NYS Teacher Certification.
• Fingerprint clearance from NYSED required.
• Drug screening and physical examination required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to individual and small groups of students.
• Assist students in the use of instructional materials and aids.
• Assist students with activities of personal care/hygiene/toileting as applicable.
• Utilize personal skills to assist in the instructional program as directed by the teacher.
• Provide the teacher with information about the students that will assist in the development of appropriate learning activities.
• Implementation of behavior modification and other data collection.

Education

NYS Teaching Assistant Certification (Level I/II/III) or NYS Teacher Certification

Job description

Patchogue-Medford School District is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students under the direction of a classroom teacher. You will provide instruction to individuals and small groups, assist with instructional materials, and help with personal care activities as applicable.

The position requires NYS Teaching Assistant Certification (Level I-III) or NYS Teacher Certification, fingerprint clearance, and compliance with drug screening and physical examination requirements.