NYS TA-Certified Classroom Support Specialist

Queensbury UFSD; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensbury UFSD in Queensbury, NY seeks a capable Teaching Assistant for an anticipated full-time appointment at the Queensbury Intermediate School, WHBI. The position starts as soon as possible with salary according to the district wage schedule. NYS TA certification is required.

The successful candidate will assist the teacher, support individual and small groups, and help implement instructional activities and health/behavior procedures as needed. Physical stamina is required.

Qualifications

• NYS TA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional services under the supervision of a teacher.
• Works with individual students or groups on instructional projects.
• Assists students in the use of available instructional resources and in the development of instructional materials.
• Assists in related instructional work as required.
• Utilizes their special skills by assisting in instructional programs in areas such as foreign language, art, crafts, music and similar subjects.
• Assists students with health-related activities as appropriate.
• Assists students with behavioral/management needs including implementing behavioral plans and de-escalation strategies.
• Assists in proctoring and other tasks related to examinations.
• Assists in correcting test papers, recording grades, maintaining files, and preparing statistical reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

NYS TA certification

Job description

Queensbury UFSD in Queensbury, NY seeks a capable Teaching Assistant for an anticipated full-time appointment at the Queensbury Intermediate School, WHBI. The position starts as soon as possible with salary according to the district wage schedule. NYS TA certification is required.

The successful candidate will assist the teacher, support individual and small groups, and help implement instructional activities and health/behavior procedures as needed. Physical stamina is required.