• Job Description

  Req#: 1306
  Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
  
  
  Date Posted:
  6/12/2024
  
  
  Location:
  District wide
  
  
  Date Available:
  09/03/2024
  
  
  Closing Date:
  06/27/2024
  
  
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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
  The Teaching Assistants are directly responsible to the building principal and district leadership.
  
  VACANCY NOTICE
  
  Posting Date – June 12, 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:	September 3, 2024
  APPLICATION DEADLINE:	June 27, 2024
  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.
  
  
  

• About the company

  Dr. Aaron Johnson is the Superintendent of Schools.

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