TEACHING ASSISTANT; TRANSITION SPECIALIST

Full-time (1.0 FTE), 7-Hr Day, 10-month, School Calendar Year Position

• Exemplifies the GST BOCES' values of service; leadership; collaboration; and integrity.
• Assists with the instruction of students.
• Possesses the overall ability to make good decisions.
• Demonstrates the ability to be a team player and promotes positive and cooperative working relationships.
• Proactively seek and establish work-based learning opportunities with local businesses, community organizations and volunteer clubs.
• Assist with student engagement with supportive community agencies.
• Possesses knowledge of State and Federal Special Education regulations.
• Possesses good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Collaborates with all staff involved in the education of the students.
• Possesses the ability to provide a safe, positive, and caring learning environment for all students.
• Demonstrates knowledge of NYS graduation and CDOS requirements.
• Assist in the supervision of program participants at their various work and/or work sites maintained by the program.
• Assists in the development of realistic jobs and/or training opportunities for students.
• Assist in matching job-ready participants with positions available in the public or private sector.
• Disseminate information to students regarding job opportunities, training, or other agency programs. Attend on-the-job and special training sessions, study appropriate materials related to the conduct of local employment and training programs.
• Carries out all other duties as assigned.

Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification; must possess at least a Level 1 Teaching Assistant Certificate

• Experience working with students with special needs preferred.
• TCI is required for all Special Education teaching assistant positions.
• The teaching assistant must be physically able and willing to meet the academic, emotional, and physical needs of all students within the classroom.
• CDL license may be required.