Special Education Teaching Assistant/Associate Teacher, Per Diem - District Wide JobID: 2569
Job Posting Details
- Date Posted: 9/23/2026
- Location: District Wide
- Closing Date: 10/04/2026
LOCATION OF POSITION
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
SALARY RANGE
$20.80 per hour or $156 per day
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 AssistantCertificate or NYS 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.