Now Hiring: Teaching Assistants

Hudson Falls Central School District is looking to add full-time teaching assistants to our ranks!

Below is an overview of the job. If you are interested in applying, please send your resume via email to khenzel@hfcsd.org, or via mail to:

Dan Ward, Superintendent of Schools

Hudson Falls CSD

P.O. Box 710 Hudson Falls, NY 12839-0710

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Assists school teachers in the performance of their teaching functions by performing non-teaching duties associated with the teaching process; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This title is employed for positions that are created for the main purpose of relieving school teachers of that part of their duties, which while related to the teaching process, can be performed by non-professional personnel. Persons hired as teaching assistants may not perform the teaching duties of regular teachers, even if they hold a teaching license or certificate. The duties of this class differ from those of School Monitor due to the more complex nature of the assignments that are performed. The duties of School Monitor are generally quite limited in scope whereas those of teaching assistants oftentimes require specific skills or abilities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good general intelligence; ability to establish good relationships with children and others; familiarity with classroom routine; good background or knowledge in the specific field ‘where specialized duties are involved; above-average clerical aptitude; resource fitness in conducting above described activities indirectly related to teaching process; neat personal appearance; ability to maintain discipline; tact; courtesy; good judgment; good physical condition.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from high school supplemented by additional experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.