Teaching Assistant (32.5 hours)

Niskayuna Central School District; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Niskayuna Central School District is hiring a Probationary Track Teaching Assistant for Niskayuna High School. The role involves supporting special education students for 32.5 hours per week over a 10-month school year.

Candidates should ideally have New York State Teaching Assistant Certification, but exceptional individuals without certification may be considered to work as Substitute Teaching Assistants for a maximum of 40 school days until certification is obtained.

Qualifications

• New York State Teaching Assistant Certification preferred.
• Completion of workshops in Child Abuse Identification, School Violence, and Dignity for All Students (DASA).
• New York State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) test.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the education of students in a special education setting.
• Support teachers in classroom management and student engagement.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a Probationary Track Teaching Assistant.

Assignment: Niskayuna High School; Special Education; 10 months per year; 32.5 hours per week

New York State Teaching Assistant Certification preferred. Exceptional candidates without certification will be considered for employment as a Substitute Teaching Assistant (for a maximum of 40 school days) until certification is obtained.

Minimum requirements for certification include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• New York State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) test
• Completion of workshops in: Child Abuse Identification, School Violence, and Dignity for All Students (DASA)