Certified Teaching Assistant, FLSS

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays & leave time

NYS retirement

Health & dental insurance

Job summary

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES in Rushville, NY is seeking a 0.90 FTE Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at Finger Lakes Secondary School. The role requires NYS Teaching Assistant certification and involves supporting diverse learners, maintaining a safe classroom, collaborating with teachers and staff, and promoting equity and culturally responsive practices. The position emphasizes instructional support and ongoing communication with families and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Only candidates who hold NYS Teaching Assistant certification will be considered.
• Certification is required by the New York State Education Department: "Any person employed, as a teaching assistant, shall hold one of the following credentials: temporary license, continuing certificate; or a Level I, II or III or Pre-Professional certificate."

Responsibilities

• Ability to work with a diverse population of students.
• Support students to ensure a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
• Implement specialized instruction to students.
• Collaborate with colleagues and assist teacher to meet student learning needs.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with stakeholders.
• Assist with maintaining record keeping.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Promote equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments.

Education

NYS Teaching Assistant certification

Job description

Position: 0.90 FTE Teaching Assistant 2026-2027 School Year

Location: Finger Lakes Secondary School, Rushville, NY 14544

Benefits: paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work with a diverse population of students.
• Support students to ensure a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
• Implement specialized instruction to students.
• Collaborate with colleagues and assist teacher to meet student learning needs.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with stakeholders.
• Assist with maintaining record keeping.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Promote equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments.

Qualifications

• Only candidates who hold NYS Teaching Assistant certification will be considered.
• Certification is required by the New York State Education Department: "Any person employed, as a teaching assistant, shall hold one of the following credentials: temporary license, continuing certificate; or a Level I, II, III or Pre-Professional certificate. However, if an individual holds a teaching, pupil personnel, or administrative certificate, he or she need not also obtain a temporary license, continuing certificate, Level I, II, III or Pre-Professional certificate to serve as a teaching assistant, unless required by the employing district."

Additional Information

• Essential elements of the position may require specialized knowledge and/or experience in the field and/or trade subject. Depending on the course there may be a requirement of successful completion of specialized training and/or safety certifications.

Contact: Debra Luna 315-332-7289 or [e-mail]