• Assists teachers by working with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects.

• Assists in preparing lesson plans, individualized education programs (IEPs) and student grades.

• Prepares planned instructional materials, attendance reports and class reports.

• Supervises student involved in non-classroom activities under the general supervision of a teacher.

• Implements/follows teachers instructions of classroom procedures; reinforcement, philosophy and consistency.

• Makes appropriate referrals when difficulties arise and teacher is not readily available.

• Assists with clerical duties related to instruction.

• Demonstrates an understanding of students’ problems, keeps a firm hand, yet is courteous.

• Attends Open House and grade level meetings.

• Keeps records, writes lessons on the board, corrects students’ work.

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Current NYSED Teaching Assistant Certification preferred but required to obtain within 30 days of hire. Candidate must have a passing score on the New York State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS).

Application Deadline:06/30/2025