TEACHNG ASSISTANT

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is non-professional instructional work involving the responsibility for assisting a teacher in the education of students in a classroom or a laboratory setting. Teaching assistants may contribute either general or specialized skills. Employees in this class work under the general supervision of a certified teacher.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title, do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described. Under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher, a teaching assistant may be assigned by the Board of Education to assist teachers by performing such duties as:

• Working with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special projects while the teacher is engaged in working with other pupils;
• Providing the teacher with general information about pupils to aid the teacher in the development of appropriate learning experience;
• Providing assistance in the development of instructional materials and aiding pupils to use available resources;
• Utilizing their own special skills and abilities in such areas as foreign languages, arts, crafts, music, and similar subjects;
• Supporting the teacher in providing an effective climate for learning.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Awareness of classroom instructional techniques; awareness of the development and use of instructional materials; good knowledge of specific field where specialization is involved; working knowledge of current instructional resources; ability to maintain discipline in a classroom situation; ability to read and interpret complex written material; ability to instruct children in a classroom setting; ability to speak clearly with good diction; ability to write legibly; dependability; good judgment; patience; neat appearance; good physical condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma or admission to a regionally accredited or New York State registered college.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: Eligibility for certification as a teaching assistant as evidenced by possession of a temporary license or continuing certificate. Possession of a license or continuing certificate at the time of appointment. 

The Monticello Central School District is in Sullivan County, NY, and is centrally located between
New York City, Albany, and the Pocono Mountain region. This provides a rare combination to live
in a rural setting and still be close to major metropolitan areas for recreation and work.
Monticello is the largest of the eight county school districts with multicultural enrollment of
approximately 2,700 students.

The Monticello Central School District hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the
general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to sex,
race, color, national origin, or handicap. Present staff members who are interested in applying
for the above positions should submit a written statement indicating the position they are
applying for outlining past experience in a similar position and summarizing qualifications for the
position. If additional records or other materials are needed, these will be requested after
receipt of the initial written submission. EOE