Teacher Assistant

Gwlufsd; Village of Greenwood Lake (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district is seeking a Teacher Assistant for the 2025 - 2026 school year. This position involves assisting a certificated teacher, supporting instructional activities, and fostering a safe learning environment for students with diverse educational needs. Candidates should possess a NYS Teacher Assistant Certification and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to collaborate with faculty and families.

Qualifications

• Certification required: NYS Teacher Assistant Certification.
• Experience assisting diverse learners.
• Ability and desire to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist the certificated teacher in regular instructional classroom activities.
• Supervise students and work with them individually or in small groups.
• Document student progress and communicate with teachers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Support for diverse backgrounds

Education

NYS Teacher Assistant Certification

Job description

TEACHER ASSISTANT (2025 - 2026 School Year)

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: Assists the certificated teacher in regular instructional classroom activities.

REPORTS TO: The assigned certificated teacher and/or the Principal and/or Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Pupil Personnel Services

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB GOAL:To contribute to a positive and productive learning environment by supporting classroom instruction, assisting students with/without diverse academic and developmental needs, and collaborating with teachers to enhance student engagement and success. Dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive atmosphere where young learners in elementary and middle school can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

• Experience in implementing instructional resources and activities provided by a classroom teacher in order to meet students’ needs and encourage student growth and progress across content areas.

• Assist the teacher in the supervision of students.

• Work with students individually or in small groups.

• Document student progress and communicate with teachers to keep them informed.

• Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds who have diverse developmental and academic skills and needs

• Desire to grow as a part of a professional community in order to support instructional practice, student learning, and students’ overall growth and achievement

• Possess exemplary interpersonal skills and tools for collaboration with all school faculty, staff, administrators, and families in service to students

• Follows safety procedures in carrying out the instructional program.

• Carries out all duties in accordance with Greenwood Lake UDSD policies, regulations and practices.

• Follow the established guidelines of the Employee Handbook.

• Other responsibilities, as assigned, based on the needs of the school and its students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month school-year; work day, salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education

SALARY: As per Contract

EVALUATION: At least annually by Principal and/or Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Pupil Personnel Services

LOCATIONS WHERE WORK MAY BE PERFORMED: On-site or remotely as may be required.

CERTIFICATION/CLASSIFICATION/QUALIFICATION: NYS Teacher Assistant Certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Examples: Able to lift 25lbs, able to assist and safely supervise students, able to support needs defined in student IEPs where applicable, able to perform CPI or other behavioral intervention.