Special Education Teaching Assistant​/Associate Teacher District Wide

Job Title

Location of Position:
Fairport, NY 14450;
Various Locations - Anticipated Openings

Term of Employment: 10-Month Position, Full-Time;
Probationary

Start Date:

September 2026

Salary Range: $32,600 - $51,021 per school year (or higher depending on BUP negotiations) Actual Salary Is Dependent Upon Education, Experience and Contract.

• Provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher.
• Assist classroom teacher in implementation of Individualized Education Plans for students exhibiting significant communication, learning and behavioral disabilities.
• Adapt and implement classroom lessons and activities under the supervision of the teacher.
• Work cooperatively with staff, administration, and consultants to implement and monitor Individual Behavior Plans.
• Communicate effectively with the team including classroom teachers, other professional staff, and parents.
• Collect data and provide input to the behavioral specialist and classroom team.
• Assist students with daily living skills (dressing, toileting, etc.).
• Accompany students to and from all areas outside of the classroom (swimming, riding the bus, etc.).
• Plan and implement daily activities.
• Assist with maintaining record-keeping.
• Assist students in communicating utilizing adaptive communication devices.
• Attend staffing meetings and training before and after school as needed.
• Attend training specific to students.
• Support students in work programs.
• Other duties as determined by the classroom teacher or building administrator.

• Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate or NYS Teacher Certificate required
  * See certification requirements below
• Experience working with students with behavioral/emotional disabilities and developmental disabilities preferred.
• College level work in education preferred.
• Training in individual and classroom management systems preferred.
• Training in Life Space Interventions/SCIP-R/TCI/CPI or similar systems preferred.
• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation) including, but not limited to:
  Ability to use approved physical intervention techniques when necessary. Lifting and/or carrying. Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, and/or reaching. Walking, running, and/or escorting students in multiple settings.