Job Opening Information

TEACHING ASSISTANT, ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

Job Number

030 AE26/27

Application Deadline

10/2/2026

Position Start Date

9/1/2026 Position Title

TEACHING ASSISTANT, ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

Per Education Assoc Contract plus benefit package

Job Description Exceptional package including but not limited to: Paid annual holidays

Attendance Incentives

Schedule follows BOCES school calendar or host site school calendar

Summers off with the option to work summer

Generous paid personal/sick time

Premium Health plans (GST pays 80%)

Premium Dental and Vision Plans

FSA & HRA

NYS Retirement System

403b Plan/457 optional

Additional stipends per EA contract

Optional short-term disability

Longevity pay

Bonus sick Full-time (1.0 FTE), 7-hour day, 10-month, school calendar position Students have behavioral management needs and/or physical disabilities. The teaching assistant must be physically able and willing to meet the academic, emotional and physical needs of all students within the classroom which may consist of the following: Exemplifies the

GST BOCES

values of service; leadership; collaboration; and integrity.

Assists with the instruction of students.

Possesses the stills and demonstrate the ability to instruct the unit plans/lesson plans provided by the teacher in the classroom.

Demonstrates the knowledge of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans. (writing and implementing).

Possesses the overall ability to make good decisions.

Has the ability to take the role of the teacher in his/her absence.

Demonstrates the ability to be a team player and promote positive and cooperative working relationships.

Possesses knowledge of State and Federal Special Education regulations.

Possesses good problem-solving and communication skills.

Able to provide instruction following the New York State Common Core Learning Standards.

Keeps and records anecdotal records and data on student behavior and academics.

Collaborates with all staff involved in the education of the students.

Possesses the ability to provide a safe, positive and caring learning environment for all students.

Demonstrates knowledge of NYS graduation and CDOS requirements.

Carries out all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification; must possess or be eligible to obtain at least a Level 1/Initial Teaching Assistant Certificate Experience working with students with special needs preferred. Application Procedure

Click on the green "" button at the bottom of the posting to complete the online application and submit required certification credentials.

SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS

https://gstboces.recruitfront.com/ Employment application, letter of Interest, detailed résumé, copies of all undergraduate and graduate college transcripts, copies of all current NYS certifications and all current NYS licenses, and one to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than one year old) The Greater Southern Tier BOCES does not discriminate in employment or in the education programs and activities which it operates on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, race, color, national origin or disability in violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and New York State Human Rights Law. Job Category

INSTRUCTIONAL

Job Location

GST BOCES REGION

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WILDWOOD

CAMPUS