Teaching Assistant Wtcc Jobs

Please note that applicants will be reviewed and will be filled on a continuing basis based on program needs.

Competitive salary per contract, based on experience and demonstrated abilities. Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance

Skills

The duties of this position may require specific skills and abilities based on the students’ needs and/or program, including but not limited to

Teaching Assistants provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher and complete related work as required.

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

Job Qualifications

Only candidates who hold NYS Teaching Assistant certification or candidates who have passed the NYS Assessment of Teaching Assistant Test (NYSATAS) will be considered. Candidates willing to pursue Teaching Assistant certification may be considered

Certification is required by the New York State Education Department - "Any person employed, as a teaching assistant, shall hold of 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."

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.

Application Deadline:07/12/2023