Tier I Teaching Assistant - High School

Teaching Assistant Tier I – High School
5.5 Hours/Day

The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is seeking a caring, dependable, and student-focused Teaching Assistant to provide support for students at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School.

The successful candidate will work closely with classroom teachers and other support staff to help meet the individual academic, behavioral, social, and physical needs of the assigned student while fostering independence and promoting a positive learning environment.

• Assist students with classroom activities, organization, and instructional tasks.
• Support the implementation of instructional, behavioral, and accommodation plans as directed.
• Encourage positive social interactions and student independence.
• Monitor students' progress and communicate effectively with teachers, related service providers, and administrators.
• Assist with supervision during transitions, lunch, and other school activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

• New York State Teaching Assistant certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Patience, flexibility, and a commitment to supporting student success.
• Experience working with students with diverse learning needs is preferred.

Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Central School District strives to build a culturally responsive and inclusive environment that encourages, embraces and celebrates diversity.

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.