Substitute Teaching Assistant 2026-2027
Wappingers Central School District
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Job overview
Wappingers Central School District is hiring a Substitute Teaching Assistant 2026-2027. The Substitute Teaching Assistant supports teachers by working with individual or groups of pupils on instructional projects. This role assists in preparing lesson plans, individualized education programs (IEPs), and student grades. Responsibilities also include supervising students in non-classroom activities and assisting with clerical duties related to instruction.
Key focus areas include Assist teachers by working with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects, Assist in preparing lesson plans, individualized education programs (IEPs) and student grades, and Prepare planned instructional materials, attendance reports and class reports.
Successful candidates bring Level 1 Teaching Assistant Certificate Or ATAS Pass, Fingerprint Clearance Through NYS TEACH, and WCSD Board Approval. Preferred (not required): Understanding Of Students' Problems and Clerical Duties.
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Full job description
- Assists teachers by working with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects. 2. Assists in preparing lesson plans, individualized education programs (IEPs) and student grades. 3. Prepares planned instructional materials, attendance reports and class reports. 4. Supervises student involved in non-classroom activities under the general supervision of a teacher. 5. Implements/follows teachers instructions of classroom procedures; reinforcement, philosophy and consistency. 6. Makes appropriate referrals when difficulties arise and teacher is not readily available. 7. Assists with clerical duties related to instruction. 8. Demonstrates an understanding of students’ problems, keeps a firm hand, yet is courteous. 9. Attends Open House and grade level meetings. 10. Keeps records, writes lessons on the board, corrects students’ work. 11. Does related work as required.
Upon completion of the hiring process, including all mandatory paperwork, candidates for all substitute positions must receive WCSD Board approval as a WCSD substitute prior to starting assignment date.
Job Qualifications
Level 1 Teaching Assistant Certificate
or New York State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) Exam Pass Confirmation
(for information on taking the ATAS Exam go to http://www.nysatas.nesinc.com/ )
Fingerprint clearance through NYS TEACH (NYSED) (https://www.nysed.gov/educator-integrity/fingerprinting) is required (Applicant for Employee)
Application Deadline:06/30/2027
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