TEACHING ASSISTANT: CTE - CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

Applications are continuously being accepted for this position

and may be used to fill any vacancies which may occur within GST BOCES Region

10-month School Calendar Position, Hours Per Day Vary By Location

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Assisting the classroom teacher to provide students with rigorous and engaging classroom instruction, project-based learning, and hands-on skills

Assisting secondary students in developing appropriate learning attitudes

Assisting with adapting educational equipment and materials to best fit the learning style of the individual students

Supporting students in progressing with appropriate annual goals throughout the school year (e.g., following directions, safety, getting along with peers/adults)

Keeping abreast of changes and developments in the field by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals, and other publications

Consulting, as needed with parents, teachers, home school counselors and all others involved with the education of the student

Maintaining discipline in the classroom and work site

Collaborating with the classroom teacher and counterpart B&E instructors on the direction of the program

Assisting the classroom teacher to monitor students’ academic progress, including but not limited to, progress/marking period grades, attendance, hands-on performance skills

Assisting the classroom teacher to implement 504 plans and IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) for students with diverse learning needs

Upholding the BOCES’ Values: Service, Collaboration, Leadership, and Integrity

Carrying out all other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Candidate should possess or be able to obtain a NYS Teaching Assistant Certification

Ability to work with students in a classroom setting

Enjoy working with a variety of subject matter

Excellent communication skills and work ethic

Job Number: CTE: TAST - CR