+ Assists teachers by working with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects. + Assists in preparing lesson plans, individualized education programs (IEPs) and student grades. + Prepares planned instructional materials, attendance reports and class reports. + Supervises student involved in non-classroom activities under the general supervision of a teacher. + Implements/follows teachers instructions of classroom procedures; reinforcement, philosophy and consistency. + Makes appropriate referrals when difficulties arise and teacher is not readily available. + Assists with clerical duties related to instruction. + Demonstrates an understanding of students’ problems, keeps a firm hand, yet is courteous. + Attends Open House and grade level meetings. + Keeps records, writes lessons on the board, corrects students’ work. Job Qualifications EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Current NYSED Teaching Assistant Certification preferred but required to obtain within 30 days of hire. Candidate must have a passing score on the New York State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS). Application Deadline:06/30/2025