Position Title

Teaching Assistants

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$21.58 per hour

Job Description

LOCATION:                          Special Education – Airline Academy / Maywood Academy / District Locations

SCHEDULE:         Monday-Friday @ 6 hours-7.5 hours per day depending on location)

BASIC FUNCTION:           

Enforcement of previously introduced skills and implementation of daily classroom routines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To carry out the organization of instructional materials and learning centers as planned and directed by the classroom teacher.
2. To monitor and reinforce skills and concepts previously taught by the teacher in individual or small group learning situations within the educational environment and under the supervision and control of the classroom teacher.
3. Sign language skills required for some classrooms.

Job Qualifications

1. The selected applicant must hold NYS Teaching Assistant certificate or must apply for certification at the time of hire (requirements include but not limited to high school diploma/GED/HSE, $35 filing fee, NYS certification ATAS exam, workshops).
2. Experience with students who are disabled and in need of behavior management.

The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.

Application Procedure

SALARY:              BOCES employee salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with contract language.

START DATE:      September 1, 2026 – continuous recruitment through June 30, 2027

CLOSING DATE: CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

Job Category

Teaching Assistant/Teacher Aide Positions

Job Location

Capital District Region

Additional Information