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Teaching Assistant - Full Time

• Position Type:
  Teacher/PPS/ Teaching Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/1/2026
• Location:
  
  Multiple Locations - Special Education
• Date Available:
  
  09/01/2026
• Closing Date: 06/30/2026

The Department of Special Education at Nassau BOCES is currently seeking probationary Teaching Assistants to assist classroom teachers in pedagogical and classroom management tasks. This position is probationary and eligible for tenure.

The responsibilities of the position include:

• Working with individual students or groups of students on special instructional projects under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Providing the classroom teacher with information about students that will assist in the development of appropriate learning experiences.
• Collecting student data and progress monitoring of Individualized Education Program goals where appropriate.
• Assisting students in the use of available instructional resources and assisting in the development of instructional materials.
• Assisting the classroom teacher with related instructional work as required.
• Assuming all instructional duties in the absence of the classroom teacher.

• New York State Education Department Certification – Teaching Assistant Level I, II or III or New York State Department of Education Teacher Certification (Special Education).
• Experience working with special education students with a wide range of needs.
• Demonstrateability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Experience in providing small group instruction in academic areas is preferred.
• Knowledge of Google Classroom and instructional technology.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and Platforms is preferred.

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision‑making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals:
Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources & Education Management, Department of Human Resources at , sgergis and/or Mark Raimondi, Assistant Director, Department of Human Resources at , mraimondi. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website sauboces.org.