Teaching Assistant - District Agency RB# 26-012

Buffalo Public Schools; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 35,355 - 38,910; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Public Schools is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students in an Intensive Needs Program at Hillery Park Elementary in Buffalo, NY. The role includes direct instructional support under certified teachers and principal supervision.

Responsibilities cover small-group instruction, resource support, and collaboration with teachers and parents. Candidates must have appropriate state credentials and a commitment to diverse student needs within the district.

Qualifications

• Must hold a temporary license, continuing certificate, or Level I–III Para-Professional certificate.
• ATAS required unless LAST qualifying score achieved for classroom certification.
• Maintain state and/or federal certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual pupils or groups on special instructional projects.
• Provide the teacher with information about pupils to guide learning experiences.
• Assist pupils in using instructional resources and learning experiences.
• Utilize special skills by assisting in programs in foreign language, arts, crafts, music.
• Communicate effectively with the instructional team and parents.
• Attend to the physical needs of students as appropriate.
• Assist in related institutional work as required.

Skills

Certification

Diploma/GED

Professional learning

Student care

Follow instructions

Oral & written

School environment knowledge

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position

Teaching Assistant

Location: District/Agency classrooms, Intensive Needs Program 27 Hillery Park Elementary, 73 Pawnee Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14210.

Salary: $23.57 – $25.14 per hour + benefits ($35,355 – $38,910 annual salary). These Intensive Needs positions require specialized skills and training. As such, the salary schedule for Intensive Needs positions shall be $400 above the regular salary schedule.

Application

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

Qualifications

Any person employed as a teacher assistant must hold one of the following credentials: temporary license, continuing certificate, or Level I, II, III or Para-Professional certificate. Since February 2, 2004, all teacher assistant candidates are required to take the Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills Tests (ATAS) unless the candidate took and achieved a qualifying score on the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST) which is a requirement for classroom teacher certification. If you do not meet this requirement, please apply to our teacher aide posting.

• Possess and maintain state and/or federal certification
• High school diploma or GED
• Participate in professional learning opportunities as required
• Skill in the care and supervision of students
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to speak and write effectively
• Working knowledge of the school environment and the population it serves
• Awareness and ability to work successfully within a diverse population

Duties

The role of teacher assistant is to provide direct instructional services to the students under the supervision of the principal and the direction of certified teachers who are responsible for the students’ instruction.

• Working with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects*
• Providing the teacher with information about pupils that will assist the teacher in the development of appropriate learning experiences*
• Assisting pupils in the use of available instructional resources, and assisting in the development of appropriate learning experiences*
• Utilizing their own special skills and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in areas such as: foreign language, arts, crafts, music and similar projects*
• Communicating effectively with the instructional team, including the classroom teacher, other professional staff, and parents
• Attending to the physical needs of the students, as appropriate
• Assisting in related institutional work as required

*New York State Commissioner Regulations, Section 80-5.6(b)

Appointed Teaching Assistants for the Intensive Needs Program will remain in place for a minimum of three (3) years. Appointed staff will be required to participate in training in July and/or August at the contractual rate of pay.

Appointment

Appointments are subject to the review of the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

Final date for filing: Continuous

Administrator

Approved by: Tami Hollie‑McGee, Chief of Human Resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non‑discrimination laws in its programs and activities) and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non‑discrimination policies should be directed to [e-mail] or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816‑3579