Certified Teaching Assistant (CTA), Probationary - Mildred E Strang MS

Yorktown Central School District; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorktown Central School District is seeking a Certified Teaching Assistant to provide instructional support under the supervision of a Certified Teacher.

Primary duties include working with students individually or in groups, assisting with instructional materials, and supporting classroom activities across subjects. NYSD Certification as a Teaching Assistant is required.

Qualifications

• NYSD Certification as Teaching Assistant is required.
• Ability to work with individual students or groups.
• Ability to use computers and basic software.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or groups on instructional projects.
• Provide teachers with information to support learning and behavior plans.
• Assist in using instructional resources and developing materials.
• Support in areas like foreign languages, arts, music and related subjects.
• Assist with related duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction delivery

Diversity awareness

Confidentiality

Special needs support

Team collaboration

Reporting to supervisor

Education

NYSD Certification as Teaching Assistant

Job description

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)

REVISED: 6/12/2026 (HR Department)

The Yorktown Central School District is an equal opportunity employer.