Teaching Assistant (6 hour)

Minimum Job Requirements: 

Minimum Job Requirements: TA Certification Experience working with children, preferably in an educational or special needs setting. Ability to demonstrate patience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills. Physical ability to support students with mobility or self-care tasks. 

Guilderland Central School District is seeking a full-time dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support instruction and daily routines in an elementary classroom or self-contained elementary classroom. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a certified teacher to assist in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), supporting student learning, behavior, and personal care needs, and creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students.

Key Responsibilities:
Support the lead teacher in planning and delivering instructional activities tailored to students' developmental and educational needs.

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to reinforce learning, monitor progress, and ensure engagement.
• Assist in the implementation of IEPs, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and accommodations or modifications as directed.
• Monitor student behavior and provide positive behavioral support to maintain a respectful and orderly classroom environment.
• Support students with daily living skills, including toileting, feeding, dressing, and mobility, as needed.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials, classroom displays, and learning centers.
• Assist with the supervision of students during recess, lunch, transitions, and other non-classroom activities.
• Maintain accurate records related to student progress, behavior incidents, and daily notes as directed.
• Collaborate effectively with teachers, specialists, therapists, and parents to promote student success.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and training sessions as required.

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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: 

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