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.

1:1 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – School-Based

Minimum Job Requirements: 

Current New York State LPN license Current CPR/BLS certification Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills Ability to respond calmly and effectively to changes in a student’s medical status Experience working with children and/or individuals with complex medical or developmental needs is preferred 

Approximately 6.5 hours per day | School-Day Schedule | Health Insurance Included

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide individualized 1:1 nursing support to an elementary school student with a disability. This is a unique opportunity for an LPN who values building a meaningful connection with a student while working as part of a supportive school team.

Unlike many traditional nursing positions, this role offers consistent daytime hours, a school-based schedule, and the opportunity to provide focused care to one student. The LPN will help ensure that the student’s health and medical needs are safely supported so the student can participate as fully and independently as possible in the school experience.

Schedule
Approximately 6.5 hours per school day, including the 6-hour instructional day and bus transportation to and from school. The position follows the school calendar.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized 1:1 nursing care throughout the school day and during transportation to and from school.
• Monitor the student’s health and respond appropriately to medical needs.
• Observe, measure, document, and communicate relevant health information.
• Administer prescribed medications and perform required nursing procedures in accordance with medical orders and established protocols.
• Promote the student’s safety, comfort, independence, and access to educational and school activities.
• Collaborate with school nurses, teachers, related service providers, administrators, healthcare providers, and the student’s family.
• Develop a strong understanding of the student’s individual needs, routines, communication, and signs of medical concern.

Why Consider School-Based Nursing?

• Consistent daytime hours
• School calendar schedule
• Health insurance included
• Opportunity to develop a meaningful, ongoing relationship with one student
• Support from an experienced and collaborative school team
• A professional environment focused on student safety, growth, independence, and inclusion
• The opportunity to use your nursing skills in a role where your presence makes a direct difference in a child’s ability to attend and participate in school

We are looking for an LPN who is dependable, attentive, patient, and comfortable working collaboratively with others. The ideal candidate recognizes that school-based nursing is about more than meeting medical needs; it is about helping a student safely experience all that school has to offer.

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.