Teaching Assistants

Title - Teaching Assistants

Location - Multiple Locations (Columbia, Greene and Rensselaer Counties)

Intro

Here at Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can't be done alone. Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations. We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society.

Job Description

Starting Immediately - Questar III BOCES announces vacancies for full-time probationary Teaching Assistants to support students at Sackett Elementary in Castleton, NY, Rensselaer Academy in Rensselaer NY, and the George Washington School in Troy, NY.

Come work for a great organization with a supportive culture and great benefits.

• Competitive salary
• 10-month school calendar and hours (optional summer school employment)
• Paid sick and personal leave time available as soon as you start
• Full health and dental benefits (5% employee contribution)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Enrollment in the NYS Teacher's Retirement Pension System
• Optional enrollment in 403b and Flexible Spending accounts

Requirements:

• NYS Teaching Assistant certification level 1 or higher (or proof of working towards certificate in process) required.

• Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and a desire to work with kids are encouraged to apply

• Preferred candidates will have experience working with Special Education students

For more information on Questar III BOCES, please visit www.questar.org.