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Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Instructional Assistant (Teaching Partner) in Buffalo, New York
Instructional Assistant (Teaching Partner)
Elmwood Village
40 Days Park
Buffalo , NY 14201
Certified - Teaching - Elementary Teacher {ELEM}
Job Number 3300048070
Start Date
Open Date 07/02/2024
Closing Date
Position: Instructional Assistant
Status: Full Time Exempt
Duration: 10.5 Month Employee
Reports to: Principal
Salary: The expected compensation for this position is $27,000-$32,000 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.
The Instructional Assistant is the perfect opportunity for those who are looking at becoming a certified teacher. The Instructional Assistant is with one classroom of students and workes with the General Education Teacher to foster a culture of learning.
Our Mission
The Elmwood Village Charter Schools provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment that recognizes student capability, fosters their connectedness to their immediate and broader communities, and offers them ways to contribute to school life. EVCS believes that all students can and will learn at high levels when provided with the right learning conditions.
Who we are
We are passionate about social-emotional learning and believe it is as important as the academic curriculum, and children must meet with social success before they can achieve high levels of academic success.
We have a strong belief in social justice and believe that every voice matters. We value diversity and a wide variety of perspectives. Our leaders are committed to preparing students to be critical thinkers who use their voices for active civic engagement.
Our students are exposed to a strong academic program that emphasizes social responsibility, arts integration, multiculturalism, and community alliances.
The EVCS community values relationships with our staff, students and families.
Our students experience academic success in an intimate, peaceful, and diverse school community that appreciates different learning styles.
Students know that they are valued and respected, and each one of them can contribute to school life.
We put students first - all decisions are made around what is best for students.
We act with urgency - we set a plan of action with urgency in response to student outcomes and needs.
We always seek to be better - we believe seeking feedback and professional growth directly impacts students' growth
We work as a team - we collaborate to achieve shared goals.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a student-centered, dynamic Instructional Assistant who will:
Provide support to our teachers and staff members by fostering a culture of academic rigor and achievement
Work with teachers to address individual learning needs of students
Plan and provide the Social Emotional Curriculum to the classroom
Deliver instruction planned by general education teacher including providing small group instruction
Keep students on task by engaging them in the lesson
Complete documentation for RTI under the supervision of the general education teacher
Provide Academic Intervention Support (AIS) under direction of general education teacher
Assist in classroom set-up and logistics - prepping student materials or manipulatives, classroom beautification and maintenance, etc.
Provide lunch supervision
Support in student behavioral management and de-escalating challenging student behaviors
Ensure the safety of students at all times
Supervise students in and out of classroom as needed - this may include but is not limited to - moving students to proper locations during fire drills, lunch and recess duty, enrichment activities/classes, etc.
Provide an inviting, exciting, stimulating, and innovative learning environment
Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning by following the Responsive Classroom and Cooperative Discipline models
Enable students to develop social responsibility by faithfully following the Responsive Classroom and Cooperative Discipline models
Additional responsibilities to meet the needs of our students
What We Look For
Has commitment to the Mission and Core Values of Elmwood Village Charter School
Has commitment to continuous improvement principles
Can form relationships and work with young children in a nurturing school environment
Has a passion and commitment for social justice, diversity and equity in education
Can communicate in a positive and professional manner across the school
Can build interpersonal relationships with diverse audiences
Maintains a positive attitude, even in the face of pressure
Is a team player and open to receiving feedback
Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and is flexible
Is solutions-oriented and completes tasks and projects effectively and in a timely manner
Takes initiative, prioritizes tasks effectively, and can work independently with little direction
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion in the dissemination of information
Can gather and organize data and solve problems effectively
Qualifications
Ability to build strong relationships with children and engaging them in lessons
Ability to pass a NYS Education Department background check
Excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and on a team
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with students preferably in a classroom setting
New York State Elementary Teaching Certificate or NYS Certification as an Instructional Assistant
Bachelor's Degree
What We Offer
EVCS offers an excellent working environment supported by our shared leadership team to ensure each person's strengths can be utilized and fostered.
EVCS offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.
EVCS believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our community to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary: From 27000.00
Salary: To 32000.00
Salary Competitive Y
Position Status Full time
Start Date 08/15/2024
Additional Job Information
For more information about EVCS please visit our website at www.evcsbuffalo.org
This is a great position to learn and grow under a certified teacher!
Contact Person's Name Kimberly Rosenfeld
Contact Person's Title HR Manager
Contact Person's Phone 7164240555
Contact Person's Email krosenfeld@elmwoodvillageschool.org
Job Posting Link https://www.evcsbuffalo.org/careers/