Teaching Assistant

Beacon City School District; City of Beacon (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon City School District is seeking a Teaching Assistant for anticipated placement at Beacon High School. The role supports a certified teacher by delivering instructional and follow-up activities directly to students.

Preferred candidates will have experience with students with disabilities, ability to collaborate with staff, and familiarity with NYS high school standards and diverse learner needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff and administrators.
• Knowledge/experience in high school education preferred.
• Knowledge/experience in supporting diverse learner needs preferred.
• Familiar with NYS teaching standards and teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups in exercises and reteach or reinforce concepts.
• Catch students up with the class after absences.
• Lead computer labs and supervise instructional activities.
• Assist students with social adjustment to the school setting.
• Provide instructional and support services directly to students under supervision of a certified teacher.

Skills

Disabilities support

Collaboration

High school education

Diverse learners

NYS standards familiarity

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Anticipated Placement: Beacon High School

This position, which falls in the unclassified service, assists a certified school teacher by providing instructional and support services directly to students. The incumbent, depending on assignment, may perform such duties as leading small groups in exercises, re-teaching or reinforcing concepts to in individuals or groups, catching students up with the class after absences, leading computer labs, or assisting students with social adjustment to the school setting. This position differs from Teacher Aide by virtue of its direct contact with students in activities which are instructional, corrective or evaluative in nature. The work is performed under the general supervision of a certified school teacher or other professional staff.

Requirements:

• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred;
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff and administrators;
• Knowledge/experience in high school education preferred;
• Knowledge/experience in supporting diverse learner needs preferred;
• Familiar with NYS teaching standards and teaching practices.

Compensation Per BPA Contract