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Albany, NY · On-site

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Represent NYS PTA within coalitions and in cooperation with other education-related associations (e.g., NYSSBA, NYSCOSS, SAANYS, NYSUT, ASBONY, Rural Schools Association). * Serve as a visible ...

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Executive Director

Albany, NY · On-site

$87K - $103K/yr

Represent NYS PTA within coalitions and in cooperation with other education-related associations (e.g., NYSSBA, NYSCOSS, SAANYS, NYSUT, ASBONY, Rural Schools Association). * Serve as a visible ...

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Special Education Teacher Assistants Full and Part Time 2026-2027 School Year

Rochester, NY • On-site

West Irondequoit Central School District
501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about West Irondequoit Central School Districtexternal

$18 - $18.75/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Special Education Teaching Assistants - District-Wide
2026-2027 School Year
Full-Time and Part-Time | Grades K-12 (Special Education)

Position Overview

The West Irondequoit Central School District is seeking qualified candidates for Special Education Teaching Assistant positions to support students across grades K-12. Teaching Assistants work under the general supervision of a certified teacher to provide instructional and student support.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of six (6) semester hours of college coursework in an area related to job responsibilities
  • Knowledge of the developmental characteristics of children and adolescents
  • Ability to work effectively with students requiring remediation and encouragement
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Certification Requirements

Candidates must hold (or be eligible for) one of the following:

  • Level I, Level II, Level III, or Temporary New York State Teaching Assistant Certificate

For certification requirements and application details, please visit:
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/ta.html

Salary

Placement on the WITA Paraprofessional Salary Schedule
$18.00 - $18.75 per hour

Teaching Assistant Job Description (per NYSUT)

Definition:
Teaching Assistants provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching Assistants may:

  • Work with individual students or small groups on instructional projects
  • Provide teachers with information to support student learning and behavior planning
  • Assist in the use and development of instructional materials
  • Support instructional programs using specialized skills (e.g., languages, arts, music, crafts)
  • Perform related instructional duties as assigned
  • Assist students with specific health-related needs, as appropriate

Local collective bargaining agreements may further define specific duties and conditions of employment, consistent with applicable laws and regulations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The West Irondequoit Central School District is in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Part 86). The District provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, or domestic violence victim status.

Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy may be directed to:

Title IX Coordinator
West Irondequoit Central School District
321 List Avenue
Rochester, NY 14617




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