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Teaching Assistant - 2026-2027

Wappingers Central School District

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At a glance

Compensation
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Location
Hopewell Junction, NY
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York State Assessment Of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) Passing Score

Job overview

Wappingers Central School District is hiring a Teaching Assistant - 2026-2027. The Teaching Assistant supports teachers by working with individual pupils or groups on special instructional projects. This role involves preparing lesson plans, individualized education programs (IEPs), and student grades. The assistant also prepares instructional materials, attendance reports, and class reports, and supervises students in non-classroom activities under teacher supervision.

Key focus areas include Assist teachers by working with individual pupils or groups 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 High School Diploma Or General Education Degree (GED), NYSED Teaching Assistant Certification, and Passing Score On The New York State Assessment Of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS). Preferred (not required): Understanding Of Student Problems and Clerical Duties.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Understanding of Student ProblemsClerical Duties

Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)New York State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) Passing ScoreCurrent NYSED Teaching Assistant Certification

Full job description

  • Assists teachers by working with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects.

  • Assists in preparing lesson plans, individualized education programs (IEPs) and student grades.

  • Prepares planned instructional materials, attendance reports and class reports.

  • Supervises student involved in non-classroom activities under the general supervision of a teacher.

  • Implements/follows teachers instructions of classroom procedures; reinforcement, philosophy and consistency.

  • Makes appropriate referrals when difficulties arise and teacher is not readily available.

  • Assists with clerical duties related to instruction.

  • Demonstrates an understanding of students’ problems, keeps a firm hand, yet is courteous.

  • Attends Open House and grade level meetings.

  • Keeps records, writes lessons on the board, corrects students’ work.

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Current NYSED Teaching Assistant Certification preferred but required to obtain within 30 days of hire. Candidate must have a passing score on the New York State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS).

Application Deadline:06/30/2027

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