Teaching Assistant

OSSINING UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Teaching Assistant Job Description: Description: Teaching assistants provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher. Qualifications: Level I, II or III NYS Teaching Assistant Certification Reports to and evaluated by: Building Principal, Assistant Principal and/or Certified Administrative Designee Performance Responsibilities: Working with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects; Providing the teacher with information about pupils which will assist the teacher in the development of appropriate learning and behavioral experiences; Assist pupils in the use of available instructional resources, and assisting in the development of instructional materials; Utilizing their own special skills and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in such areas as: foreign languages, arts, crafts, music, and similar subjects; Assist in related instructional work as required; and Assist students with specific health related activities as appropriate. Terms of Employment: This is a (10) Ten month position appointed annually by the Board of Education. Salary is established in accordance with the Ossining Support Staff Association. Will accept related experience. Specialized Education? Yes Can also be temporary and-or part-time employment. Work hours 8am to 3pm Overtime? Yes