Teacher Assistant – Electrical Wiring Program

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support its Career and Technical Education program. The role involves assisting the CTE instructor, supervising students, and helping them practice newly acquired knowledge and skills.

Having a High School Diploma or GED is required, with completion of required workshops, fingerprinting, and ATAS. Experience with electrical wiring or working with high school students is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Child Abuse Workshop completed.
• School Violence Workshop completed.
• Dignity for All Students Act Training completed.
• Fingerprinting clearance required.
• ATAS (Assessment of Teacher Assistant Skills) required.
• Experience working with electrical wiring and/or high school students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist CTE instructor in delivering all aspects of the CTE program.
• Monitor students, record-keeping, and guiding practice of new skills.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Computers familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

STARTING DATE:

As soon as possible

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Commensurate with experience and in keeping with the negotiated BOCES Support Staff Association agreement. Health insurance, which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Assist CTE instructor in the delivery of all aspects of the CTE program. Duties include assisting classroom teacher in monitoring students, record keeping, and guiding students as they practice newly acquired knowledge and skills.

Experience in the field of electrical wiring and familiarity with computers preferred.

Level 1: Valid for three years.

Basic requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Child Abuse Workshop
• School Violence Workshop
• Dignity for All Students Act Training
• Fingerprinting
• Assessment of Teacher Assistant Skills Test (ATAS)
• Experience working with electrical wiring and/or with high school students preferred.