Special Education Teaching Assistant

Special Education Teaching Assistant

Main Campus - Syracuse, NY 13224

Salary Range $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage None

Positions available immediately, 2026 Summer Session, or the  school year.

$17 per hour for full-time positions if uncertified or $18 per hour if holding a NYS Teaching Assistant Certification.

Location:

960 Salt Springs Road Syracuse.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance starting 91st day*
• Life Insurance available after waiting period*
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Agency Matching
• Paid Time Off (2x a year unused payout)*
• Healthy Blue*
• 365 Blue*
• Thrivewell
• Flexible Spending Account & Card*
• Extended Leave Bank*
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Tickets At Work  Discount Program
• PLSF Student Loan Assistance
• Tuition Assistance (as qualified)
• Professional Development
• Free Will Writing

Position Statement:
The Teaching Assistant is a member of a multidisciplinary team that provides special education services to preschoolers with disabilities. This person works under the direction of the Special Education Teacher and is responsible for sharing in the planning and daily programming for children in an inclusive preschool classroom. The Teaching Assistant implements curriculum activities and provides educational interventions and behavioral support to children as needed.

The Teaching Assistant is accountable for providing educational support in accordance with student individualized education programs (IEPs).

Responsibilities:

• Support a welcoming, clean and orderly classroom environment that is culturally responsive and fosters high expectations for children.
• Express a supportive and caring demeanor to relate sensitively to children, families, classroom staff, and multidisciplinary providers.
• Work with the Special Education Teacher and other team members to develop lesson plans and implement learning activities in the daily program.
• Assist in all daily functions of the classroom, including setting up of activities, meals, toileting, and cleaning.
• Review IEPs for all children in the classroom, to understand the developmental needs of the children and to assist children in progressing toward IEP goals.
• Provide educational support to children on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, and in large groups as appropriate.
• Actively engage with children through conversation and play at all times of the day, in a way that is developmentally appropriate and on their level (e.g., on the floor).
• Implement positive classroom management strategies for effective functioning of the classroom and to promote positive student-teacher interactions.
• Assist in the design and modification of the classroom environment to meet the needs of the group and individual children.
• Assist the Special Education Teacher with monitoring children's development and learning with ongoing assessment strategies and data collection strategies.
• Participate in the development of behavioral/therapeutic interventions, and maintain consistency with implementation of interventions.
• Ensure implementation of lesson plans and consistency in programming in the absence of the Special Education Teacher, including taking on lead teacher responsibilities when appropriate.
• Attend weekly classroom/team meetings and other program meetings as directed by the Special Education Teacher and/or Program Administrator.
• Maintain professional, positive, and productive relationships with children, families, agency staff, visitors, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Maintain up-to-date child and classroom records, including health monitoring and attendance.
• Cooperate with other staff members to maintain standards of professionalism throughout the center.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and in-service training programs as required.
• Other Duties as Assigned:
  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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