Position Title

2 - 1.0 Anticipated Teaching Assistant/Mentors

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Job Description

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED VACANCIES

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious. Our Mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

Position Title: 2- 1.0 Teaching Assistant/Mentors - Boynton

Brief Description: Teaching Assistant to maintain a child-centered, culturally responsive approach to supporting students throughout the school day.  Work individually and with groups of students to build relationships as a way to get to know students and their needs.  Serve as an integral part of students’ teams, by attending team meetings and collaborating with grade level teams, to facilitate student success.  Contribute to the positive culture of the school.  Serve on the school safety team.  Attend paid training after-hours.  39.75 hours per week.

Current Location: Boynton Middle School

 Anticipated Date: August 30, 2023

 Posting Dates: May 24, 2023 - until filled

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation and discipline.  Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

• Possession of New York State Teaching Assistant or Teacher certification is required

• Minimum 60 college credits

 

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community; 

Minimum Salary: $17.68 per hour base with additional rate based on relevant experience

Apply to: https://ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com

 

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.

                                                                                                         

Job Category

Teacher Aides/ Teaching Assistants

Job Location

Boynton Middle School

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