Position Title

Teaching Assistant (HS)

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$21.74 - $25.61/ hr

Job Description

The Voorheesville Central School District has an available full-time, probationary Teaching Assistant position supporting students on the Secondary Campus.  The teaching assistant works closely with the classroom and the special education teachers (if in a special education role). Salary and benefits are as noted in the current UEV contract.

General Duties

1. Provide support and supervision for students in the general education classroom.

2. If assigned to a special education role, assist the classroom teacher, special education teacher and related service providers in the implementation of the students’ individual education plans.

3. Monitor and assist students in all aspects of the school day.

Job Qualifications

1. Must be certified as a teaching assistant.
2. The ability to work effectively with students with a variety of disabilities is highly desirable; ADHD, Autism, Learning Disability, Behavioral Disabilities and Language and Sensory Disorders.
3. Experience working with students with special needs is preferred.
4. Excellent work habits and employment attendance history.
5. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
6. Excellent references.

Application Procedure

1.  Write a letter of application indicating interest in the position.  This letter should clearly indicate the strengths of the candidate as they apply to the listed qualifications.  

2.  Submit a resume and photocopy of your appropriate certification.

3.  Fingerprint clearance required.

 

Job Category

Teaching Assistant

Job Location

Clayton A. Bouton High School

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