Teaching Assistants
Job in
City of Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, 12601, USA
Listed on 2026-07-13
Listing for:
Dutchess BOCES
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Poughkeepsie
Under the general supervision of a certified classroom teacher, the Teaching Assistant provides instructional and behavioral support to students to enhance their academic growth and social-emotional development. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the educational team to reinforce lessons, assist with classroom management, and implement individualized learning plans in accordance with New York State Department of Education regulations and district policies.
Reports to:
Principal
Supervises: N/A
- Full-time, 10-month, tenure track assignment.
- Competitive salary; negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
- Full complement of health benefits.
- High school diploma or equivalent (minimum required by NYSED).
- Must hold or be eligible for a valid New York State Teaching Assistant Certificate.
- State-Mandated Workshops:
Evidence of completion of NYS workshops. - Clearance:
Must clear the NYS Education Department fingerprinting.
Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of core subject areas (literacy, math) and how to scaffold lessons for diverse learning styles.
- Skilled in proactive classroom management and implementing positive behavior intervention strategies.
- Ability to interpret and accurately deliver specialized testing accommodations and behavior plans.
- Provide instructional and behavioral support to enhance student academic growth and social-emotional development.
- Assist with classroom management and reinforce lessons collaboratively with the educational team.
- Implement individualized learning plans and specialized testing accommodations.
- Develop and apply positive behavior intervention strategies.
Evaluation:
Principal
Salary: $25,920 - $38,567 approximate (BOCES Faculty Association contract)
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