Certified Teaching Assistant (CTA), Probationary

Yorktown Central School Dist; Lake Mohegan (NY); On-site; USD 27,675 - 47,224; Full time

Job summary

Yorktown Central School Dist is seeking a Certified Teaching Assistant (CTA) for Crompond School. The role involves providing instructional services under the supervision of a Certified Teacher, assisting both individuals and groups of students.

Qualified candidates must have NYSD Certification as a Teaching Assistant and should possess various skills including the ability to work with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality. The position is critical for supporting students, especially those with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual or groups of students on instructional projects.
• Provide information to assist teachers in developing learning experiences.
• Assist in the use of instructional resources and development of materials.
• Utilize special skills in instructional programs.
• Assist students with health-related activities as required.
• Maintain instructional materials and records.
• Perform general clerical tasks.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to carry out instruction

Understanding of personal computers and software

Working with diverse groups

Maintaining confidentiality

Support for students with special needs

Cooperative relationship building

Oral and written reporting skills

Education

NYSD Certification as a Teaching Assistant

Job description

Certified Teaching Assistant (CTA), Probationary JobID: 2747

• Position Type: K-12/ Certified Teaching Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/18/2026
• Location: Crompond School
• Date Available: 09/01/2026

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.

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.