The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District has an opening for a Probationary Teacher Assistant. The successful candidate will need to: + Strong emphasis on interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with students, teachers, and administrators; + Demonstrated ability as a self-starter in assisting to determine and meet students’ needs; + An awareness on how a student’s positive self-esteem will affect their academic, social, and emotional development; + Experience and understanding of differentiated and blended learning; + Experience and willingness to work with different learning styles and learning needs; + Exceptional communication skills, collaborative, hardworking and nurturing; + Experience administering test modifications according to IEP and 504 plans; + Able to build a positive rapport with students and parents; + Excellent written and verbal skills; + Able to manage several students and projects at the same time in a high-paced environment; + A two-year college degree is highly desirable. Emphasis in education coursework (as part of a college program is preferred). Job Qualifications + + + High School Diploma or GED + New York State Teacher Certification Exam – ATAS + Workshop – Child Abuse Identification + Workshop – School Violence Intervention and Prevention + Workshop – Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training) + Fingerprint Clearance Position Start Date:09/01/2025 Application Deadline:07/31/2025 Civil Service Title: Teacher Assistant Job Number: MSS6.2025