Job Information
Wappingers Central School District Teaching Assistant in Hopewell Junction, New York
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:06/30/2025
