Position Type: Teaching Assistants/Teaching Assistant- Special EducationDate Posted: 11/12/2024Location: Dewitt Road Elementary SchoolDate Available: 12/02/2024Closing Date: 11/21/2024WEBSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT We believe the strength of the Webster Central School District is embracing our diverse population. We are dedicated to recruiting and supporting a culturally diverse and inclusive One Webster staff. We strive to empower and inspire our culturally responsive staff and students to bring their unique ideas, experiences and practices to life throughout our district. Webster CSD is committed to achieving a more diverse workforce. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.Open Position Position: Special Education Teaching Assistant (Posting number 2425-3224) Location: Dewitt Elementary School Start Date: December 2, 2024 Requirements:
- Must have NYS Certification as a Teaching Assistant - Level I, Level II or Level III or have NYS certification as a teacher
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
- Communicates and works well with students (general and special education), teachers, parents, co-workers and others in the community.
- Experience working in Special Education preferred.
Position Summary: The role of the Teaching Assistant is to provide, under the direction of a certified teacher, direct instructional and support services to students (i.e. Response to Intervention, AV/TV, Computer Lab, Counseling Center, ESL, in-school suspension, library, learning center, make-up test rooms, resource rooms, special education classrooms, study halls, or other areas as needed). Supervisor: The Teacher Assistant is directly responsible to the building principal or his/her designee. Those Teaching Assistants who fall under Special Education will also be supervised by a district administrator. Essential Responsibilities:
- Works with individual students or groups of students on instructional projects as directed by a teacher or an Administrator.
- Provides the teacher with information about students that will assist in the development of appropriate academic assistance.
- Assists students in the use of available instructional resources and assists in the development and the use of instructional materials and resources.
- Shares expertise and training with staff as requested by the building principal, his/her designee or district administrator.
- May supervise groups of students being responsible for their whereabouts and activities.
- Assists teachers and administrators in disciplinary situations following individual student plan expectations.
- Provides escort for students in need of support following individual student plan expectations.
- Attends building and district meetings/workshops as required by the building principal, his/her designee or district administrator.
- Reads and implements student 504, IEP and/or behavior plans in accordance with regulations.
- Case managers and/or classroom teachers are the contact person for families. Any inquiries from families should be directed to them.
- Liaison between classroom teachers and case managers.
- Collects and records data as directed by teacher or administrator.
- Performs such other position-related duties assigned by the building principal, his/her designee or district administrator, during unusual or emergency situations.
- Assists students with physical care tasks and health-related activities as appropriate. Examples could include: feeding, dressing, transfers between equipment, and toileting.
- Specific and timely job training will be provided by the school district.
Salary: As per current Educational Support Association Agreement (ESA) as well as education and experience to include pay differential for special education Perks:
- NYS Teacher's Retirement System pension
- Health and Dental benefits
- Tuition discounts for future graduate work at select local colleges and universities
- Partial tuition reimbursement for future graduate courses at select local colleges/universities
- Powerful and diverse professional growth opportunities
Application Procedure: Go to and click on Job Postings and Applications and then enter the posting number in the Job Search field. Application Deadline: November 21, 2024 Correspond With: Mr. David Swinson Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Human Resources Webster Central School District 119 South Avenue Webster, NY 14580WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Webster Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.