Teaching Assistant

Nassau BOCES

Long Island, NY

Location: Multiple Locations

Closing Date: 06/01/2024

Starting Salary: $35,827.00 (As per contract)

DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Special Education at Nassau BOCES is currently seeking probationary Teaching Assistants to assist classroom teachers in pedagogical and classroom management tasks. This position is probationary and eligible for tenure.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Working with individual students or groups of students on special instructional projects under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Providing the classroom teacher with information about students that will assist in the development of appropriate learning experiences.
• Collection of student data and progress monitoring of Individualized Education Program goals where appropriate.
• Assisting students in the use of available instructional resources and assisting in the development of instructional materials.
• Assisting the classroom teacher with related instructional work as required.
• In the absence of the classroom teacher, assume all instructional duties.

REQUIREMENTS:

• New York State Education Department Certification – Teaching Assistant Level I, II or III or New York State Department of Education Teacher Certification (Special Education).
• Experience working with special education students with a wide range of needs.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Experience in providing small group instruction in academic areas is preferred.
• Knowledge of Google Classroom and instructional technology.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and Platforms is preferred.

Nassau BOCES is an equal opportunity employer

Visit: www.nassauboces.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,827.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• 9th grade
• Elementary school
• High school
• Middle school
• Pre-Kindergarten

Physical setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person