TEACHING ASSISTANT

Position: Teaching Assistant-Secondary Level

Building: Guilderland High School

Minimum Requirements: Candidates must hold NYS Teaching Assistant Level I, II or III Certification, or NYS Teacher Certification Preferred.

Job Description:

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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!

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.