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Special Education Teaching Assistant/Associate Teacher, 2026-27 School Year - District Wide

Monroe One Boces

Fairport, NYFull-time$33–51K/yrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$33–51K/yr
Location
Fairport, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate Or NYS Teacher Certificate

Job overview

Monroe One Boces is hiring a Special Education Teaching Assistant/Associate Teacher, 2026-27 School Year - District Wide. The Special Education Teaching Assistant/Associate Teacher provides instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher. This role assists classroom teachers in implementing Individualized Education Plans and adapting lessons, working cooperatively with staff to monitor Individual Behavior Plans. Responsibilities include communicating effectively with the team, collecting data, assisting with daily living skills, and supporting students in various settings.

Key focus areas include 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., and Adapt and implement classroom lessons and activities under the supervision of the teacher..

Successful candidates bring NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate Or NYS Teacher Certificate, Experience Working With Students With Behavioral/Emotional Disabilities And Developmental Disabilities, and College Level Work In Education. Important skills include Individualized Education Plans Implementation, Classroom Lesson Adaptation, Individual Behavior Plans Implementation, Communication, Data Collection, and Daily Living Skills Assistance. Preferred (not required): Lifting And Carrying, Standing, Stooping, Bending, Crouching, Squatting, Kneeling, And Reaching, Walking, Running, And Escorting Students, and Individual Management Systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Individualized Education Plans ImplementationClassroom Lesson AdaptationIndividual Behavior Plans ImplementationCommunicationData CollectionDaily Living Skills AssistanceDaily Activities Planning and ImplementationRecord-KeepingPhysical Intervention TechniquesLifting and CarryingStanding, Stooping, Bending, Crouching, Squatting, Kneeling, and ReachingWalking, Running, and Escorting StudentsIndividual Management SystemsClassroom Management SystemsLife Space InterventionsSCIP-RTCICPI

Qualifications

NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate or NYS Teacher CertificateExperience Working With Students With Behavioral/Emotional Disabilities and Developmental DisabilitiesCollege Level Work in Education

Full job description

Special Education Teaching Assistant/Associate Teacher, 2026-27 School Year - District Wide JobID: 2463

  • Position Type:

Instructional/ Associate Teacher

  • Date Posted:

7/24/2026

  • Location:

District Wide

  • Closing Date:

08/24/2026

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.

DUTIES:

  1. Provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher.

  2. Assist classroom teacher in implementation of Individualized Education Plans for students exhibiting significant communication, learning and behavioral disabilities.

  3. Adapt and implement classroom lessons and activities under the supervision of the teacher.

  4. Work cooperatively with staff, administration, and consultants to implement and monitor Individual Behavior Plans.

  5. Communicate effectively with the team including classroom teachers, other professional staff, and parents.

  6. Collect data and provide input to the behavioral specialist and classroom team.

  7. Assist students with daily living skills (dressing, toileting, etc.).

  8. Accompany students to and from all areas outside of the classroom (swimming, riding the bus, etc.).

  9. Plan and implement daily activities.

  10. Assist with maintaining record-keeping.

  11. Assist students in communicating utilizing adaptive communication devices.

  12. Attend staffing meetings and training before and after school as needed.

  13. Attend training specific to students.

  14. Support students in work programs.

  15. Other duties as determined by the classroom teacher or building administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Valid NYS Teaching Assistant CertificateorNYS Teacher Certificate required *See certification requirements below

  2. Experience working with students with behavioral/emotional disabilities and developmental disabilities preferred.

  3. College level work in education preferred.

  4. Training in individual and classroom management systems preferred.

  5. Training in Life Space Interventions/SCIP-R/TCI/CPI or similar systems preferred.

  6. 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.

Link to TA Certification requirements: https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/initial-ta.html

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