Certified Teaching Assistant (CTA), 1:1 Position, Probationary (Crompond)

Yorktown Central School Dist; Lake Mohegan (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorktown Central School Dist is seeking a Certified Teaching Assistant (CTA) for a 1:1 in Crompond. The position supports students under the supervision of a Certified Teacher and requires NYSD Certification as a Teaching Assistant.

The vacancy is available immediately and includes direct instructional support and clerical duties. The role involves assisting students with instructional resources, collaborating with the teacher, and contributing to the development of appropriate learning

Qualifications

• NYSD Certification as Teaching Assistant is required.
• Experience supporting students in K-12 settings is preferred.
• Ability to implement instructional activities under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups on instructional projects.
• Provide the teacher with information about students to tailor learning activities.
• Assist students in using instructional resources and develop materials.
• Support instruction in areas such as languages, arts, crafts, music where applicable.
• Assist in related instructional duties as assigned.
• Assist students with health-related activities as appropriate.
• Maintain instructional materials and records for mandated requirements.
• Perform general clerical tasks to help prepare instructional materials.

Skills

Instruction delivery

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

NYSD Certification as Teaching Assistant

Job description

Certified Teaching Assistant (CTA), 1:1 Position, Probationary (Crompond)

• Position Type: K-12/ Certified Teaching Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/1/2026
• Location: Crompond School
• Date Available: Immediate Vacancy

CERTIFIED TEACHING ASSISTANT

Job Summary

Certified Teaching Assistants (CTAs) provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a Certified Teacher

Minimum Qualifications

• NYSD Certification as a Teaching Assistant.

Primary Activities

• Work with individual students or groups of students on special instructional projects.
• Provide the teacher with information about students which will assist the teacher in the development of appropriate learning and behavioral experiences.
• Assist students in the use of available instructional resources, and assist in the development of instructional materials.
• Utilize special skills and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in such areas as: foreign languages, arts, crafts, music and similar subjects.
• Assist in related instructional work as required.
• Assist students with specific health related activities as appropriate.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records (e.g. lessons, attendance, pencils, paper, teaching supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reports, or meeting mandated requirements.
• Performs general clerical tasks for the purpose of helping the teacher get instructional materials ready.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Ability to carry out instruction furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally and in writing to supervisor as required.

Salary Range

$20.09 - $34.28/hour (2026/2027)

The Yorktown Central School District is an equal opportunity employer.