Job Information
West Irondequoit CSD Teaching Assistant Full-time Districtwide (St. John Fisher) in Rochester, New York
Teaching Assistant Full-time Districtwide (St. John Fisher) JobID: 1408
Position Type:
Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
Date Posted:
10/8/2024
Location:
District wide
Date Available:
As soon as practical
Closing Date:
Until Filled
VACANCY NOTICE
Posting Date – September 25, 2024
Reposted – October 8, 2024
POSITION: TEACHING ASSISTANT
ASSIGNMENT:TEACHING ASSISTANT
Full-time, Monday-Friday
7:45 am -3:15 pm (inclues 30 minute unpaid lunch)
Districtwide (St. John Fisher University)
*This position supports our 12:1:1 transition age group (ages 18-22) located at St. John Fisher University. The program is focused on academic, community living, and vocational skill-building.
PREFERRED CREDENTIALS: NYS Teaching Assistant Certification
Refer to the NY S tate Teach website for information about the requirements and process for certification: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/ta.html
Knowledge of the developmental characteristics of early adolescents/adolescents; ability to work successfully with students in need of remediation and encouragement; excellent interpersonal skills.
SALARY: Appropriate placement on WITA Paraprofessional Salary Schedule
$15.76-$19.35 an hour, commensurate with experience
START DATE: As Soon as Practical
APPLICATION
DEADLINE:
Open until filled
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:Apply on-line at: https://www.applitrack.com/westirondequoit/onlineapp/default.aspx
West Irondequoit Central School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the TITLE IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran , military status, or domestic violence victim status. Any student, parent, employee or the general public that has an inquiry regarding the non-discrimination policy may direct the inquiry to:
Title IX Coordinator
West Irondequoit CSD
321 List Avenue
Rochester, New York 14617
JOB DESCRIPTION
Teaching Assistant
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher.
IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
General Duties
Work with individual pupils or groups of pupils on learning tasks; providing the teacher with information about pupils which will assist the teacher in the development of appropriate learning and behavioral experiences;
Assist pupils in the use of available instructional resources, and assisting in the development of instructional materials;
Utilize their own special skills, and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in such areas as: foreign languages, arts, crafts, music and similar subjects;
Assist in related instructional work as required; and assisting students with specific health related activities as appropriate
Local bargaining agreements may address the specific duties of teaching assistants. Such agreements may specify in greater detail the terms and conditions of employment, but they must be consistent with applicable law and regulation.
Working with Students
Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to be productive citizens.
Continually support student growth academically, socially, and emotionally.
Encourage student independence and skill development.
Maintaining Effective Communication with the Community
Collaborate with colleagues, district leadership and families to create a classroom culture that supports high expectations for student learning.
Provide regular and effective communication with families to support home/school connections.
Other
Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement.
Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, fights, substance abuse etc.
Observe strict confidentiality regarding student data and information.
QUALIIFICATIONS
Valid Certification required as a Level I, Level II, Level III, or Temporary teaching assistant certificate for the State of New York.
Prior experience in the school setting preferred, but not required.
Successful New York State fingerprint clearance
AUTHORITY
- The Teaching Assistants are directly responsible to the building principal and district leadership.