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Teaching Assistant
Summary
Title:Teaching Assistant
ID:1911
Department:Other
Location:School Location
Division:Instructional
Type:N/A
Description
Buffalo Public Schools
720 City Hall
Buffalo, NY 14202
            
NOTICE OF POSITION
 
POSITION:     The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kriner Cash is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
 
TEACHER ASSISTANT - Various School Locations
 
APPLICATION:         Candidates must complete an online application at www.buffaloschools.org. 

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:   Any person employed as a teacher assistant, must hold one of the following credentials: temporary license, continuing certificate, or Level I, II, III or Para-Professional certificate. Since February 2, 2004, all teacher assistant candidates are required to take the Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills Tests (ATAS)
unless the candidate took and achieved a qualifying score on the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST) which is a requirement for classroom teacher certification.
 
  • Possess and maintain state and or federal certification
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Participate in professional learning opportunities as required
  • Skill in the care and supervision of students
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions
  • Ability to speak and write effectively
  • Working knowledge of the school environment and the population it serves
  • Awareness and ability to work successfully within a diverse population



DUTIES:    The role of teacher assistant is to provide direct instructional services to the students
under the supervision of the principal and the direction of certified teachers who are
responsible for the students’ instruction.
 
 
  • Working with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects*
  • Providing the teacher with information about pupils that will assist the teacher in the development of appropriate learning experiences*
  • Assisting pupils in the use of available instructional resources, and assisting in the development of appropriate learning experiences*
  • Utilizing their own special skills and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in areas such as: foreign language, arts, crafts, music and similar projects*
  • Communicating effectively with the instructional team, including the classroom teacher, other professional staff and parents
  • Attending to the physical needs of the students, as appropriate
  • Assisting in related institutional work as required
                           *New York State Commissioner Regulations, Section 80-5.6(b)

APPOINTMENT:       Appointments are subject to the review of the Board of Education upon the recommendation
of the Superintendent following the approval of the City of Buffalo Civil Service Division. Personal interviews shall
be scheduled where appropriate.
 
SALARY:                   $17,127 - $19,845
 
FUNDING:                 Pending Funding

 
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING:              CONTINUOUS
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
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