Substitute Teacher Aide 26-27

Ithaca City School District; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District is hiring a Substitute Teacher Aide to support instruction and student needs in assigned classrooms when regular aids are absent. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

This role involves accepting day-to-day assignments across all schools in the district, promoting an inclusive environment and assisting in the educational process for all students.

Qualifications

• All candidates must possess at a minimum a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of equity in education.
• Effective and resourceful interpersonal skills including effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction and other student needs in the absence of regular Teacher Aides.
• Accept day-to-day assignments across all schools in the district.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Proper communication with diverse groups

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

Position Title

Substitute Teacher Aide 26-27

Brief Description

Substitute Teacher Aides support instruction and other student needs in assigned classrooms in the absence of regular Teacher Aides. Substitute Teacher Aides provide services to students under the general supervision of a teacher. Once hired, Substitute Teacher Aides accept day-to-day assignments across all schools in the Ithaca City School District.

Location(s)

District Wide

Anticipated Start Date

APPLICATIONS TAKEN ON A CONTINUAL BASIS

Posting Dates

3/2/2026-3/15/2027. Applications will be reviewed during Summer 2026. If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail]

Required Qualifications

• All candidates must possess at a minimum a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
• Effective and resourceful interpersonal skills including effective and proper communication with students, parents, faculty, staff and community members; positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as a productive and efficient member of our team.

Desired Characteristics

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community.
• Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Salary Range

$16/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.