Certified Teaching Assistant, MEC
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Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is hiring a Certified Teaching Assistant, MEC. Teaching Assistants provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher at the Midlakes Education Center. The role is a 0.90 FTE position with NYS Teaching Assistant certification required. Responsibilities include working with diverse students, supporting a safe environment, implementing specialized instruction, collaborating with colleagues, communicating with stakeholders, maintaining records, attending meetings, and promoting equity.
Key focus areas include Work with a diverse population of students., Support students to ensure a safe, orderly environment conducive to teaching and learning., and Implement specialized instruction to students..
Successful candidates bring NYS Teaching Assistant Certification, Temporary License, and Continuing Certificate. Important skills include Work With Diverse Population Of Students, Support Students To Ensure Safe, Orderly Environment, Implement Specialized Instruction, Collaborate With Colleagues, Assist Teacher To Meet Student Learning Needs, and Communicate Regularly And Effectively With Stakeholders. Preferred (not required): Specialized Knowledge In Field And/Or Trade Subject, Work With Diverse Student Populations, Support Students, and Assist Teacher.
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Position: 0.90 FTE Teaching Assistant (multiple positions available)
Location: Midlakes Education Center Learn more about our programs by clicking HERE (https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1662991896/wflbocesorg/iogw3c50iwbxdoegejrm/P-16InfoBrochure.pdf)
Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance. Learn more about our benefits by clicking HERE (https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1647439138/wflbocesorg/yw0huu1dsugzkat3ygvb/WFLBOCESBenefitsBrochure.pdf)
Learn more about our instructional calendar & paid holidays by clicking HERE (https://www.wflboces.org/about-us/calendars)
Teaching Assistants provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher and complete related work as required. The duties of this position may require specific skills and abilities based on the students’ needs and/or program, including but not limited to:
- Ability to work with a diverse population of students. • Support students to ensure a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. • Implement specialized instruction to students. • Collaborate with colleagues and assist teacher to meet student learning needs. • Communicate regularly and effectively with stakeholders. • Assist with maintaining record keeping. • Attend staff meetings and trainings. • Promote equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments
W-FL BOCES job descriptions are available by clicking HERE (https://www.wflboces.org/operations-and-management/human-resources/job-descriptions) or by visiting www.wflboces.org and searching for “job descriptions.”
Job Qualifications
Only candidates who hold NYS Teaching Assistant certification will be considered.
Certification is required by the New York State Education Department - "Any person employed, as a teaching assistant, shall hold of one of the following credentials: temporary license, continuing certificate; or a Level I, II, III or Pre-Professional certificate. However, if an individual holds a teaching, pupil personnel, or administrative certificate, he or she need not also obtain a temporary license, continuing certificate, Level I, II, III or Pre-Professional certificate to serve as a teaching assistant, unless required by the employing district."
Essential elements of the position may require specialized knowledge and/or experience in the field and/or trade subject. Depending on the course there may be a requirement of successful completion of specialized training and/or safety certifications.
Position Start Date:09/01/2026
Application Deadline:08/19/2026
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