Certified Teaching Assistant, Probationary (Middle School)

Yorktown Central School District; Town of Yorktown (NY); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Yorktown Central School District is seeking a Certified Teaching Assistant to support instructional activities under the supervision of a Certified Teacher. The role involves working with students individually or in groups, assisting with materials and learning activities.

The CTA will help monitor progress, support teachers, and ensure confidential handling of student information while promoting inclusive education for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Certification as NYSD TA is required.
• Experience supporting students with diverse needs is preferred.
• Ability to use instructional materials and classroom resources effectively.

Responsabilités

• Work with individual or small groups on instructional projects under supervision.
• Provide teacher with information to aid learning and behavior planning.
• Assist students in using instructional resources and developing materials.

Connaissances

Instruction

Computers & software

Diversity & inclusion

Confidentiality

Special needs support

Teamwork

Reporting

Formation

NYSD Certification as a Teaching Assistant

Description du poste

CERTIFIED TEACHING ASSISTANT

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.