Teaching Assistants provide instructional support services to students under the direct supervision of a highly qualified teacher.
This means: (a) the teacher must plan instructional activities that the teaching assistant carries out; (b) the teacher must evaluate the achievement of the students with whom the teaching assistant is working; (c) the teaching assistant must work in close and frequent physical proximity to the teacher; and (d) the supervising teacher must be highly qualified.
Teaching Assistants provide direct instructional support to students as they develop social, communication and academic skills.
Teaching Assistants assist in devising and implementing a motivational and behavior management system.
Teaching Assistants ensure that any intervention/strategies are conveyed to the teacher while assisting in the implementation of those intervention strategies.
Works with classroom teacher to plan and implement daily activities and prepare individualized materials for students.
Provide assistance to teachers and students by demonstrating tasks and intervention strategies for all tasks.
Assists in providing 1:1 instruction in a firm, consistent, supportive environment in a cooperative effort with the classroom teacher.
Responsible for instruction of students consistent with IEP. (1:1 tutoring only to eligible students and is scheduled at a time when the student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher.)
Utilizes visual cues including symbols, pictures and simple sign language.
Assists classroom teacher in implementing the Individualized Educational Program and Behavior Intervention Plans and strategies for students exhibiting unique communication, emotional, behavioral and learning needs.
Identifies students who need intervention and will be targeted for intervention for that day.
Assists with maintaining records, materials and equipment.
Monitors and documents students' progress (each student should have an individual folder for their progress graphs, attendance history, points sheets, and behavioral and/or management problems).
Communicates effectively with the instructional team including classroom teacher, other professional staff, and parents.
Ensures that the work environment is safe and accessible and that each workstation is ready for student learning.
Assists in arrival and dismissal of students in or outside of the school building.
Assists in computer instruction.
Teaching Assistant responds to any other duties as directed by the building Principal.
Minimum Salary: $20.00 per hour
Maximum Salary: $21.53 per hour
New York State Certification as a Teaching Assistant
A high school education diploma or GED is required. One (1) year of paraprofessional, substitute teaching, or other school classroom experience is preferred.
The Rochester City School District is one of the 5 largest school Districts in New York State, employing approximately 6,000 staff members and serving approximately 22,000 students, with over 50 schools and programs.
We are excited to present our collective vision for the future of education in the Rochester City School District. Our strategic plan, crafted in collaboration with students, parents, staff, and community members, sets ambitious and achievable goals to propel us toward excellence as OneRCSD.
Rochester is the fourth largest metro in New York State. Nestled between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York, Rochester combines small-town accessibility with big-city services. The region attracts millions of visitors to its 11 lakes, 130 wineries, 75 breweries and distilleries, and eight ski resorts. The city is easy to get to, even easier to get around, and within a six-hour drive of Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Syracuse, New York City, Toronto, and Boston. Rochester is known as a festival city with events centered around food, music, and the arts and culture scene that make it a vibrant community. It is home to the Rochester International Jazz Festival, Strong National Museum of Play, George Eastman Museum, and Lilac Festival, which attracts visitors from all over the world to beautiful Highland Park. While Rochester serves as the home territory for the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres, it also hosts several minor-league sports teams, including the Rochester Red Wings baseball team and the Rochester Americans hockey team.
