Certified Teaching Assistant, Probationary - Middle School

Yorktown Central School District; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yorktown Central School District seeks a Teacher Aide to support certified teachers in a classroom, performing noninstructional duties and assisting students with the learning process.

Responsibilities include checking homework, preparing charts and materials, assisting with examinations, managing classroom routines, and providing one-on-one support for students with disabilities when assigned. Strong English communication and patience are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or HSE required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Fingerprint Clearance required.
• State Workshops on Child Abuse, School Safety and Dignity for All Students completed.
• Approval by Westchester Department of Civil Services required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional support tasks.
• Provide physical and material support for classroom activities.
• Assist with examinations and proctoring as needed.
• May work one-on-one with students with disabilities.
• Help with use of technology and equipment to aid learning.
• Maintain order and discipline in classroom and common areas.

Skills

Classroom routine

Dealing with children

Communication

Discipline

Following instructions

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

TEACHER AIDE

Job Summary

Under general supervision of a certified teacher or school administrator, an incumbent is responsible for performing noninstructional duties to assist certified teachers in a classroom setting. An incumbent relieves certified teachers of routine duties related to the learning process which can be performed by non-professional personnel. Incumbents of this position may be employed as a one-on-one Teacher Aide assigned to assist a student with special needs. The duties of this class differ from those of School Monitor due to the more complex nature of the assignments that are performed. Duties of the School Monitor are generally quite limited in scope whereas those of the Teacher Aide oftentimes require specific skills or abilities. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
• Experience working with children
• Fingerprint Clearance
• Completion of required State Workshops on Child Abuse, School Safety and Dignity for All Students
• Approval by the Westchester Department of Civil Services

Primary Activities

• Provides assistance in direct support of a teacher in such matters as checking homework or examination papers, averaging grades, checking attendance, collecting money, preparing charts, making up lists, maintaining classroom files, preparing dittos, operating duplicating machines, etc.;
• Provides physical aid to the teacher in such areas as maintaining bulletin boards, making posters, obtaining and returning reference materials, distributing various materials and supplies, setting up audio-visual, computer, television and laboratory presentations, giving personal physical assistance to individual children (clothing, feeding, wash-up, bathroom) as required.;
• Assists in proctoring and other tasks related to the administration of examinations;
• May be assigned to work with children with disabilities as a one-on-one aide, providing assistance with taking notes, helping with mobility issues, assisting with personal care issues, accompanying student on school bus and helping them to get on and off the bus, etc.;
• May provide assistance to students with various disabilities in use of technology and equipment adaptation to facilitate learning, mobility and/or communication;
• May maintain order and discipline in the temporary absence of the teacher or in the classroom, hallways, lunchrooms, etc., on either a regularly assigned or occasional basis

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Working knowledge of classroom routine; technology and equipment used in a classroom setting;
• Skilled in dealing with children and youth;
• Ability to establish good working relationships with students, parents, school personnel and the general public;
• Ability to maintain discipline;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to communicate effectively; ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position;
• Clerical aptitude; good judgment; resourcefulness; tact; courtesy; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

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

Salary Range

$17.79 - $30.49/hour

REVISED: 7/9/2026 (HR Department)

The Yorktown Central School District is an equal opportunity employer.