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Teaching Assistant Openings

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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Teaching Assistants

Title - Teaching Assistants

Location - Multiple Locations (Columbia, Greene and Rensselaer Counties)

Intro

Here at Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can’t be done alone.  Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations.  We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society.

Job Description

Starting Fall of Regular School Year (2026 - 2027) - Questar III BOCES announces vacancies for full-time probationary Teaching Assistants to support students at our schools across multiple locations throughout our districts in Columbia, Greene, and Rensselaer Counties. 

Come work for a great organization with a supportive culture and great benefits.

  • Competitive salary
  • 10-month school calendar and hours (optional summer school employment)
  • Paid sick and personal leave time available as soon as you start
  • Full health and dental benefits (5% employee contribution)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Enrollment in the NYS Teacher’s Retirement Pension System
  • Optional enrollment in 403b and Flexible Spending accounts

Requirements:

  • NYS Teaching Assistant certification level 1 or higher (or proof of working towards certificate in process) required.

  • Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and a desire to work with kids are encouraged to apply

  • Preferred candidates will have experience working with Special Education students

For more information on Questar III BOCES, please visit www.questar.org.

$24,342-$31,963

Questar III does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, or other characteristics protected by federal or state law in its programs and activities, including but not limited to recruitment and appointment of employees, employee pay and benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Questar III provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following persons at Questar III have been designated to handle inquiries regarding Questar III’s non-discrimination policies and the application of regulations prohibiting discrimination:

Jacob Verchereau – Title IX Compliance Officer - jacob.verchereau@questar.org
Shauna Maynard – 504 Compliance Officer
compliance@questar.org

Questar III BOCES, 10 Empire State Blvd., Castleton, NY 12033 | 518-477-8771

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, or to inquire regarding the application of regulations prohibiting discrimination, contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.