LTS Special Education Teaching Assistant

LTS Special Education Teaching Assistant

Location:

Thomas High School

Dates:
August 31, 2026 - October 23, 2026

Requirements:
Must have NYS Certification as a Teaching Assistant - Level I, Level II or Level III or have NYS certification as a teacher. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Communicates and works well with students (general and special education), teachers, parents, co-workers and others in the community. Experience working in Special Education preferred.

The role of the Teaching Assistant is to provide, under the direction of a certified teacher, direct instructional and support services to students (i.e. Response to Intervention, AV/TV, Computer Lab, Counseling Center, ESL, in-school suspension, library, learning center, make-up test rooms, resource rooms, special education classrooms, study halls, or other areas as needed).

The Teacher Assistant is directly responsible to the building principal or his/her designee. Those Teaching Assistants who fall under Special Education will also be supervised by a district administrator.

• Works with individual students or groups of students on instructional projects as directed by a teacher or an Administrator.
• Provides the teacher with information about students that will assist in the development of appropriate academic assistance.
• Assists students in the use of available instructional resources and assists in the development and the use of instructional materials and resources.
• Shares expertise and training with staff as requested by the building principal, his/her designee or district administrator.
• May supervise groups of students being responsible for their whereabouts and activities.
• Assists teachers and administrators in disciplinary situations following individual student plan expectations.
• Provides escort for students in need of support following individual student plan expectations.
• Attends building and district meetings/workshops as required by the building principal, his/her designee or district administrator.
• Reads and implements student 504, IEP and/or behavior plans in accordance with regulations.
• Case managers and/or classroom teachers are the contact person for families. Any inquiries from families should be directed to them. Liaison between classroom teachers and case managers.
• Collects and records data as directed by teacher or administrator.
• Performs such other position-related duties assigned by the building principal, his/her designee or district administrator, during unusual or emergency situations.
• Assists students with physical care tasks and health-related activities as appropriate. Examples could include: feeding, dressing, transfers between equipment, and toileting.

Specific and timely job training will be provided by the school district.

Salary:
As per current Educational Support Association Agreement (ESA) as well as education and experience to include pay differential for special education

Perks: NYS Teacher's Retirement System pension Powerful and diverse professional growth opportunities

Application Procedure:
Go to www.websterschools.org and click on "Job Postings and Applications" and then enter the posting number in the "Job Search" field.

Final date to receive applications:
August 7, 2026

Correspond With:
Dr. Chris Callahan Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Webster Central School District 119 South Avenue Webster, NY 14580

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Webster Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.