Certified Teaching Assistant (CTA), Leave Replacement (Mildred E Strang MS)

Yorktown Central School Dist; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in New York is seeking a Certified Teaching Assistant (CTA) for a leave replacement role. You will provide instructional services to students under a Certified Teacher's supervision, assist in instructional materials, and maintain records. The position requires NYSED certification as a Level I Teaching Assistant, with additional qualifications in Child Abuse Detection and a commitment to supporting diverse learners. The role offers a dynamic school environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Level III within 4 years of appointment.
• Completion of state workshops like Child Abuse Detection.
• Experience working with a diverse group.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services to students under supervision.
• Assist students with instructional resources.
• Maintain instructional materials and records.
• Perform general clerical tasks for the teacher.

Skills

Ability to carry out instruction

Ability to understand and use computers

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to establish supportive relationships

Ability to report work to supervisor

Education

NYSED Certification Level I Teaching Assistant

Job description

Certified Teaching Assistant (CTA), Leave Replacement (Mildred E Strang MS) JobID: 2407

• Position Type: K-12/ Certified Teaching Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/14/2025
• Location: Mildred E Strang Middle School
• Date Available: 09/01/2025

Job Title: Certified Teaching Assistant

Job Category: CTA/TA Contract

Job Summary

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

Minimum Qualifications

• NYSED Certification as a Level I Teaching Assistant (Must obtain Level III within 4 years of appointment. Recommendations for extension of Level I will only be made if all requirements for Level II have been met except the required work experience).
• Completion of required state workshops, e.g., Child Abuse Detection & Reporting, School Violence Prevention, and DASA.

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 own 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.

Knowledge, Skills and 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.

Physical Demands

• is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Is regularly required to climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and to reach above the head and reach forward.
• Is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls and to talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds.
• Must have specific vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, depth perception and tell the difference between colors.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is typical for a school environment.
• Work generally performed indoors with limited outside supervision of students.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:24:06 PM CST.