Substitute Teaching Assistant

Poughkeepsie City School District; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 23,062; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Poughkeepsie seeks a Substitute Teaching Assistant to support the classroom teacher in providing instruction and managing the classroom environment. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish and possess teaching capabilities. This role involves maintaining discipline and completing daily reports. The daily rate is $125, with ongoing recruitment for qualified candidates. It's a great opportunity to engage with students and assist in their learning process.

Qualifications

• Assist classroom teacher with instruction and classroom management.
• Maintain student discipline and classroom control.
• Complete reports or evaluations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring instructional programs and maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Keeping the Superintendent informed of any school problems.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Teaching capabilities

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute / Substitute Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 5/20/2024
• Location: Poughkeepsie City School District
• Date Available: TBD
• Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment

Notice of Position

Board of Education Department of Human Resources

18 South Perry Street
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601

Recruitment Bulletin # 23-24-31 • Substitute Teaching Assistants • May 2024 • Districtwide

Position

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: Substitute Teaching Assistant - Continuous Recruitment  Bilingual in Spanish Preferred. Poughkeepsie City School District.

Job Summary

A substitute teaching assistant is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher with providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teaching assistant. Substitute teaching assistants must assist with maintaining classroom control and discipline. In some cases, they may be required to complete a daily report or evaluation to communicate any pertinent information resulting from the day’s events. Substitute teaching assistants must have teaching capabilities and be able to follow oral and written instructions. Establishing effective working relationships with staff and students is very important.

Duties

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school, and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

Monitoring instructional program. Maintains an effective, safe learning environment for all staff and students in the absence of the Teaching Assistant. Keeps the Superintendent informed of the school's problems, if any, to report. Maintains high standards of student conduct and maintains student discipline.

Appointment

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

Salary

Substitute Teaching Assistant daily rate of $125/day

Final Date to File

Continuous Recruitment

To Apply

Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application. Job ID: 833

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.