Substitute Teaching Assistant 26-27

Ithaca City School District; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 19,093 - 27,193; Part time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District is seeking Substitute Teaching Assistants to support classroom instruction and student needs. The role involves accepting day-to-day assignments across all schools in the district under the supervision of a teacher.

Qualified candidates must have a New York State Teacher Certification, Teaching Assistant Certification, or a minimum of 60 college credits. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse student populations are essential.

Salary is $16.80/hr with applications taken on a continual basis.

Qualifications

• All candidates must possess New York State Teacher Certification OR New York State Teaching Assistant Certification OR a minimum 60 college credits.
• Effective and resourceful interpersonal skills including communication with students, parents, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Ability to work independently and as a productive member of the team.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction and other student needs in assigned classrooms.
• Provide services to students under the general supervision of a teacher.
• Accept day-to-day assignments across all schools in the district.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

New York State Teacher Certification

New York State Teaching Assistant Certification

Minimum 60 college credits

Job description

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Position Title: Substitute Teaching Assistant 26-27

Brief Description: Substitute Teaching Assistants support instruction and other student needs in assigned classrooms in the absence of regular Teaching Assistants. Substitute Teaching Assistants provide services to students under the general supervision of a teacher. Once hired, Substitute Teaching Assistants 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 BASES

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 New York State Teacher Certification OR New York State Teaching Assistant Certification OR a minimum 60 college credits
• 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.

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Salary Range: $16.80/hr.

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.