Reading Teaching Assistant — Tenure Track

Minimum Job Requirements: 

Candidates must hold NYS Teaching Assistant Level I, II or III Certification, or NYS Teacher Certification. Note: The selected applicants will be subject to fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001. 

Farnsworth Middle School is seeking a full-time probationary (tenure track) teaching assistant for its Reading Department. Teaching assistants in the Reading Department work closely with reading teachers in the preparation and delivery of remedial reading instruction. They also support students with curricular literacy demands across a variety of settings and are highly valued members of the Reading Department.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A positive, child-centered philosophy
• The ability to support students with literacy demands in general education, special education, and remedial classroom environments under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to collaborate with students, colleagues and supervisors
• Excellent organizational skills 
• The ability to assist with the design and delivery of remedial reading instruction with small groups or individual students
• Good judgment, problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Regular attendance, acceptance of responsibility, willingness to follow established procedures, cooperation and the ability to react appropriately to changing work conditions are normal expectations of the job.

Teaching Assistants — Special Education

Minimum Job Requirements: 

Candidates must hold NYS Teaching Assistant Level I, II or III Certification, or NYS Teacher Certification Preferred. If you do not presently hold your TA certification, opportunities are still available. 

Guilderland Central School District is Seeking Teaching Assistants and Aides for Farnsworth Middle School: 

What you should know about being a part of the Guilderland CSD:

• We are here to support students! We are dedicated to empowering all students to succeed in the 21st Century.

• We’re all about teamwork! We value the voices of our employees, collaboration, and collegial support. 

• We care about our community! It is important to us to represent and contribute to the community we serve.

• We work hard! We believe in lifelong learning and are motivated to continuously improve.

• We are willing to train the right candidate! We want you to build your career with us!

How You Will Spend Your Days as a Teaching Assistant:

• Supporting students with disabilities in general and special classrooms.

• Helping to prepare and organize instructional materials with our teachers. 

• Building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Are you a good fit? The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A child-centered philosophy and a willingness to work with students. 

• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.

• Good judgment, problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Regular attendance, acceptance of responsibility, willingness to follow established procedures, cooperation and the ability to react appropriately to changing work conditions.  

• Candidates must hold NYS Teaching Assistant Level I, II or III Certification, or NYS Teacher Certification Preferred. If you do not presently hold your TA certification, opportunities are still available. 

When you work with us, we offer:

• Competitive starting salary. 

• Premium health insurance options, including dental and prescription coverage. 

• A fantastic schedule with paid sick and personal time. 

• Ongoing professional development, and with pre-approval, college tuition reimbursement

• Retirement benefits.

• Opportunities for growth. If you do not presently hold your TA certification, opportunities are still available. You may serve as an aide/monitor as we assist you through the certification process. 

• Employment that truly makes a difference in the lives of young people.

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Secondary Special Education 

Guilderland High School

Guilderland Central School District is Seeking Teaching Assistants: 

Minimum Job Requirements: Candidates must hold NYS Teaching Assistant Level I, II or III Certification, or NYS Teacher Certification Preferred. If you do not presently hold your TA certification, opportunities are still available.

What you should know about being a part of the Guilderland CSD:

• We are here to support students! We are dedicated to Empowering all students to succeed in the 21st Century.
• We’re all about teamwork! We value the voices of our employees, collaboration, and collegial support. 
• We care about our community! It is important to us to represent and contribute to the community we serve.
• We work hard! We believe in lifelong learning and are motivated to continuously improve.
• We are willing to train the right candidate! We want you to build your career with us!

How You Will Spend Your Days as a Teaching Assistant:

• Supporting students with disabilities in general and special classrooms.
• Helping to prepare and organize instructional materials with our teachers. 
• Building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Are you a good fit?

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A child-centered philosophy and a willingness to work with students. 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.
• Good judgment, problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Regular attendance, acceptance of responsibility, willingness to follow established procedures, cooperation and the ability to react appropriately to changing work conditions.  
• Candidates must hold NYS Teaching Assistant Level I, II or III Certification, or NYS Teacher Certification Preferred. If you do not presently hold your TA certification, opportunities are still available. 

When you work with us, we offer:

• Competitive starting salary. 
• Premium health insurance options, including dental and prescription coverage. 
• A fantastic schedule with paid sick and personal time. 
• Ongoing professional development, and with pre-approval, college tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for growth. If you do not presently hold your TA certification, opportunities are still available. You may serve as an aide/monitor as we assist you through the certification process. 
• Employment that truly makes a difference in the lives of young people.

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.