Special Education Teaching Assistant/Associate Teacher, Per Diem - District Wide

About the role

Location: Fairport, NY 14450; Various Locations - Anticipated Openings. Term of Employment: Per Diem, as needs present. Start Date: Dependent upon need during the 2026-27 School Year.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate or NYS Teacher Certificate required.
• 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.
• Link to TA Certification requirements: https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/initial-ta.html

Pay

Salary Range: $20.80 per hour or $156 per day.