Teaching Assistant - Probationary

The West Seneca Central School District has an immediate opening for a Teaching Assistant at Northwood Elementary. This is a full-time, probationary appointment for a position serving grades K-5 classrooms.
Primary Function: The Teaching Assistant is responsible for helping to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment and to assist every student in reaching his/her potential. The Teacher Assistant is to act as a positive role model for students and to strive for quality and promote pride in all District endeavors and to fulfill the Mission of the District.
The Teacher Assistant job description is based on the Criteria for Effective Teaching (CET) and will include the following domains/factors:

Planning and preparation; collaborating with classroom teachers to provide instructional supports

Knowledge of PBIS and implementing positive, effective management strategies

Experience utilizing Google Classroom including a variety of applications to enhance instructional delivery

Interpreting and analyzing data

The vacancy is a full-time (1.0 FTE), probationary position effective immediately. Salary and benefits (Health & Dental), paid according to the West Seneca Teachers Association collective bargaining agreement, will be offered to the selected candidate.
Job Qualifications
The successful candidate must hold NYS certification. Experience in an elementary classroom setting and a literacy background is preferred but not required.
Required Certification(s):Teaching Assistant (Levels I; II; or III) or certification in a NYS Part 30 tenure area
Additional Certification(s) preferred : Elementary Education (Childhood and/or Early Childhood Education)
Specialized Training

• Common Core Learning Standards
• Working With Children

Technology Literacy

• Experience Using Technology As An Instructional Tool
• Google Docs
• Google Apps for Education
• Promethean Boards and Smart Boards
• Microsoft Office

Job Category Teacher Job Location Northwood Elementary