Special Education Teacher Assistants

Special Education Teacher Assistants Full and Part Time  School Year

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/1/2026
• Location:
  
  District wide
• Date Available:
  
  As soon as practical

School Year

Full-Time and Part-Time | Grades K-12 (Special Education)

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.

• 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

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Placement on the WITA Paraprofessional Salary

Schedule:

$18.00 - $18.75 per hour

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

• 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.

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.