VOORHEESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Voorheesville Elementary School
Voorheesville, New York 12186
Notice of Vacancy
Teaching Assistant
The Position
The Voorheesville School District has a full-time, probationary Teaching Assistant position available at
the Elementary School. This person will be assigned to the 5 th grade, and other elementary grades, to
work closely with the classroom and special education teachers. The position is from September 2,
2015 through June 24, 2016. The hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with ½ hour for lunch. Certification
in New York State as a Teaching Assistant is required.
Salary and Benefits
1. Salary is $14.59/hours
2. Health benefits including sick/personal time per UEV contract.
Qualifications
1. Certified in New York State as Teaching Assistant and/or Elementary Teacher.
2. Must work well with children on all levels, but especially in the area of elementary education.
3. Previous school experience preferred.
4. Excellent health, work habits and employment attendance history.
5. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
6. Good college record and excellent references.
General Duties
1. Monitor and assist students in all aspects of the school day.
2. Work closely with teachers, related service providers and parents in the coordination of the
students’ programs.
3. Assist classroom teacher, special education teacher and related service providers in the
implementation of the students’ individual education plans.
Application Procedures:
1. Write a letter of application indicating interest in position.
2. Submit a resume and photocopy of appropriate certification.
3. Complete District Application (available on-line at voorheesville.org), including three
letters of recommendation. Also, provide fingerprint clearance information.
4. Send copy of appropriate certification.
Current District employees need only submit a letter of interest in the position.
All materials should be sent to:
Deborah Baron
Administrative Assistant II
Voorheesville CSD – District Office
PO Box 201
Voorheesville, New York 12186
Application materials must be received by: July 30, 2015.
The Voorheesville Central School District is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
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