Elementary Teaching Assistant — Immediate Start

Traphagen School; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Traphagen School in Mount Vernon, NY is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students in both general and special education settings. The role involves instruction, behavior support, and collaboration with teachers, service providers, and administrators to foster an inclusive, safe classroom environment.

The ideal candidate will have NYS TA certification or eligibility, experience with elementary students, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Teaching Assistant certification or eligibility.
• Experience with elementary-aged students.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities and diverse learning needs preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students while maintaining clear expectations.
• Dependability, flexibility, initiative, and team-based collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to individual students and small groups under the teacher's direction.
• Reinforce academic skills and concepts from whole and small-group instruction.
• Support students with diverse learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Assist with IEPs, accommodations, modifications, and behavior plans as appropriate.
• Promote independence, engagement, and positive peer interactions.
• Assist with classroom organization, materials, technology, and activity prep.
• Document student performance and behaviors as directed by staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional judgment.
• Participate in professional development and school activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

New York State Teaching Assistant certification

Job description

Traphagen School in Mount Vernon, NY is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students in both general and special education settings. The role involves instruction, behavior support, and collaboration with teachers, service providers, and administrators to foster an inclusive, safe classroom environment.

The ideal candidate will have NYS TA certification or eligibility, experience with elementary students, and strong interpersonal skills.