The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District has an opening for a Probationary Teacher Assistant. The successful candidate will need to:

• Strong emphasis on interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with students, teachers, and administrators;

• Demonstrated ability as a self-starter in assisting to determine and meet students’ needs;

• An awareness on how a student’s positive self-esteem will affect their academic, social, and emotional development;

• Experience and understanding of differentiated and blended learning;

• Experience and willingness to work with different learning styles and learning needs;

• Exceptional communication skills, collaborative, hardworking and nurturing;

• Experience with co-teaching, good team player;

• Able to build a positive rapport with students and parents;

• Excellent written and verbal skills;

• Able to manage several students and projects at the same time in a high-paced environment;

• A two-year college degree is highly desirable. Emphasis in education coursework (as part of a college program is preferred).

Job Qualifications

• • High School Diploma or GED

• New York State Teacher Certification Exam – ATAS

• Workshop – Child Abuse Identification

• Workshop – School Violence Intervention and Prevention

• Workshop – Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training)

• Fingerprint Clearance

Position Start Date:09/01/2024

Application Deadline:09/01/2024

Civil Service Title: Teacher Assistant

Job Number: MES 9.2024