What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant (Short-Term Leave) position at Voorheesville Central School District?
VOORHEESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Voorheesville Elementary School
Voorheesville, New York 12186
Notice of Vacancy
Teaching Assistant (ES)
Short-Term Leave Replacement
The Position
The Voorheesville Central School District is in need of a short-term leave replacement for a Teaching Assistant position supporting students at the Elementary School. The Teaching Assistant works closely with the classroom and the special education teachers. The position is anticipated to begin in late October and run through December 23, 2026, approximately. Salary is Step 1 of the current UEV contract, $22.49/hour.
General Duties
1. Provide support and supervision to students in the general education classroom.
2. If assigned to a special education role, assist the classroom teacher, special education teacher, and
related service providers in the implementation of the students' individual education plans.
3. Monitor and assist students in all aspects of the school day.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must be certified as a teaching assistant.
- Ability to work effectively with students with a variety of disabilities is highly desirable: ADHD,
Autism, Learning Disability, Behavioral Disabilities, and Language and Sensory Disorders.
- Experience working with students with special needs preferred.
- Excellent work habits and employment attendance history.
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
- Excellent references.
Application Deadline:10/19/2026
Salary : $22