LTS Special Education Teaching Assistant - OWL Middle School

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NYS Teacher's Retirement System

Health benefits

Tuition discounts for graduate work

Partial tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The Webster Central School District is hiring a Special Education Teaching Assistant for OWL Middle School, starting October 20, 2026. Applicants must have NYS certification and experience working with students who require special education support.

Responsibilities include providing direct instructional services, assisting with individual educational plans (IEPs), and working closely with teachers and administrators.

Qualifications

• Must have NYS Certification as a Teaching Assistant - Level I, II, or III or certification as a teacher.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Ability to communicate and work well with students, teachers, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional and support services to students.
• Work with individual or groups of students on instructional projects.
• Assist with the implementation of student 504, IEP, and behavior plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience in Special Education

Instructional support

Education

NYS Certification as Teaching Assistant

Job description

Special Education Teaching Assistant - OWL Middle School JobID: 3949

• Position Type:
  Teaching Assistants/ Teaching Assistant- Special Education
• Date Posted:
  10/7/2026
• Location:
  OWL Middle School
• Date Available:
  10/20/2026
• Closing Date:
  10/16/2026

WEBSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Open Position

Position

Special Education Teaching Assistant - OWL Middle School (Posting number 2526-3949)

Location

OWL Middle School

Start Date

October 20, 2026

Requirements

• Must have NYS Certification as a Teaching Assistant - Level I, Level II or Level III or have NYS certification as a teacher
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Communicates and works well with students (general and special education), teachers, parents, co-workers and others in the community.
• Experience working in Special Education preferred

Position Summary

The role of the Teaching Assistant is to provide, under the direction of a certified teacher, direct instructional and support services to students (i.e. Response to Intervention, AV/TV, Computer Lab, Counseling Center, ESL, in‑school suspension, library, learning center, make‑up test rooms, resource rooms, special education classrooms, study halls, or other areas as needed).

Supervisor

The Teacher Assistant is directly responsible to the building principal or his/her designee. Those Teaching Assistants who fall under Special Education will also be supervised by a district administrator.

Essential Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or groups of students on instructional projects as directed by a teacher or anAdministrator.
• Provides the teacher with information about students that will assist in the development of appropriateacademic assistance.
• Assists students in the use of available instructional resources and assists in the development and the use ofinstructional materials and resources.
• Shares expertise and training with staff as requested by the building principal, his/her designee or districtadministrator.
• May supervise groups of students being responsible for their whereabouts and activities.
• Assists teachers and administrators in disciplinary situations following individual student plan expectations.
• Provides escort for students in need of support following individual student plan expectations.
• Attends building and district meetings/workshops as required by the building principal, his/her designee or district administrator.
• Reads and implements student 504, IEP and/or behavior plans in accordance with regulations.
• Case managers and/or classroom teachers are the contact person for families. Any inquiries from familiesshould be directed to them.
• Liaison between classroom teachers and case managers.
• Collects and records data as directed by teacher or administrator.
• Performs such other position‑related duties assigned by the building principal, his/her designee or district administrator, during unusual or emergency situations.
• Assists students with physical care tasks and health‑related activities as appropriate. Examples could include: feeding, dressing, transfers between equipment, and toileting.
• Specific and timely job training will be provided by the school district.

Salary

As per current Educational Support Association Agreement (ESA) as well as education and experience

Perks

• NYS Teacher's Retirement System pension
• Health and Dental benefits
• Additional compensation for Master's Degree, graduate hours and previously awarded tenure
• Tuition discounts for future graduate work at select local colleges and universities
• Partial tuition reimbursement for future graduate courses at select local colleges/universities
• Powerful and diverse professional growth opportunities

Correspond With

Dr. Chris Callahan
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Webster Central School District
119 South Avenue
Webster, NY 14580

WEAREANEQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER

The Webster Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.