Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant This is non-professional instructional work involving the responsibility for assisting a teacher in the education of students in a classroom or a laboratory setting. Teaching assistants may contribute either general or specialized skills. Employees in this class work under the general supervision of a certified teacher. Under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher, a teaching assistant may be assigned by the Board of Education to assist teachers by performing such duties as: Working with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special projects while the teacher is engaged in working with other pupils; Providing the teacher with general information about pupils to aid the teacher in the development of appropriate learning experience; Providing assistance in the development of instructional materials and aiding pupils to use available resources; Utilizing their own special skills and abilities in such areas as foreign languages, arts, crafts, music, and similar subjects; Supporting the teacher in providing an effective climate for learning. Awareness of classroom instructional techniques; awareness of the development and use of instructional materials; good knowledge of specific field where specialization is involved; working knowledge of current instructional resources; ability to maintain discipline in a classroom situation; ability to read and interpret complex written material; ability to instruct children in a classroom setting; ability to speak clearly with good diction; ability to write legibly; dependability; good judgment; patience; neat appearance; good physical condition. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma or admission to a regionally accredited or New York State registered college. Eligibility for certification as a teaching assistant as evidenced by possession of a temporary license or continuing certificate. Possession of a license or continuing certificate at the time of appointment.