Probationary Teaching Assistant

Grand-Island-Csd; Town of Grand Island (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Island Central School District is seeking a Probationary Teaching Assistant to support both small and large group instruction, remediation, and student progress tracking. The role involves inputting into lesson planning, maintaining records, and collaborating with teachers.

Candidate must hold NYS certification for Teaching Assistant or Childhood Education 1-6/SWD 1-6 and be flexible and organized. Internal candidates may submit a letter of interest to Personnel.

Qualifications

• 1) NYS certification: TA or Childhood Education 1-6 and/or SWD 1-6.
• 2) Ability to use Instructional Technology to improve student performance and address professional responsibilities.
• 3) Collaborate with colleagues.
• 4) Ability to be flexible and organized.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Assistants provide small and large group instruction, remediation, and support.
• They provide input into the planning process, maintain student records, and monitor student progress.

Skills

Teaching

Collaboration

Flexible

Organized

Instructional Technology

Education

NYS Teaching Assistant or Childhood Education 1-6/SWD 1-6

Tools

iReady math

UFLI

Magnetic Reading

Job description

Certified - Teaching - Teaching Assistant {TA}

Job Number 3300057043

Start Date

Open Date 09/18/2026

Closing Date 09/28/2026

Posting Date:

September 18, 2026

Application Deadline:

September 28, 2026

Position Title:

Probationary Teaching Assistant

Anticipated Employment Date:

ASAP

Anticipated Work Location/Hours:

Duties:

Teaching Assistants provide small and large group instruction, remediation, and support. Teaching Assistants provide input into the planning process, maintenance of student records, and student progress

Minimum Qualifications:

1. NYS certification: Teaching Assistant or Childhood Education 1-6 and/or SWD 1-6

2. Ability to use Instructional Technology to improve student performance and address professional responsibilities.

3. Collaborate with colleagues

4. Ability to be flexible and organized

Qualifications Desired:

1. Literacy and/or Special Education certifications preferred 2. Ability to cooperate and collaborate with grade level team, special area teachers and parents

3. Evidence of academic success at undergraduate and/or graduate level

4. Strong written and oral communication skills

5. Strong work ethic; ability to differentiate instruction to support all learners

6.Experience with iReady math, UFLI, Magnetic Reading and differentiation

7.Ability to use data driven instruction to improve student achievement

8.Experience working with students with disabilities

• Internal candidates need only submit a letter of interest to Personnel.

GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Attachment

Salary Competitive Y

Start Date ASAP

Required Certification Type Teacher Assistant {0002}

Additional Job Information Internal candidates need only supply a letter of interest to Personnel

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