Special Education Teaching Assistant

Webster Central School District; Oklahoma Beach (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NYS Teacher's Retirement System

Health and Dental benefits

Tuition discounts for graduate work

Partial tuition reimbursement for grad

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Webster Central School District is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support students under the direction of a certified teacher at Dewitt Road Elementary School. The role involves direct instructional and support services across multiple settings, including RTI, ESL and resource rooms.

The ideal candidate will hold NYS TA certification (Level I-III) or NYS teaching certification, possess strong communication skills, and have experience in special education.

Qualifications

• Must have NYS Certification as Teaching Assistant Level I, II or III or NYS teacher certification.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Communicates and works well with students, teachers, parents, co-workers and others in the community.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or groups on instructional projects as directed by a teacher or administrator.
• Provides information about students to assist in developing appropriate academic support.
• Assists students in using instructional resources and developing materials.
• Shares expertise and training with staff as requested by leadership.
• May supervise groups of students and monitor activities.
• Assists teachers and administrators in disciplinary situations following plans.
• Provides escort for students needing support per individual plans.
• Attends building/district meetings/workshops as required.
• Reads and implements student 504, IEP and/or behavior plans as regulations require.
• Case managers and/or classroom teachers are the contact person for families.
• Liaison between classroom teachers and case managers.
• Collects and records data as directed by teacher or administrator.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administrator.
• Assists students with health-related activities as appropriate; may include feeding, dressing, transfers, toileting.

Skills

NYS Certification

Communication

Special Education Experience

Job description

• Position Type:
  Teaching Assistants/ Teaching Assistant- Special Education
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
• Location:
  Dewitt Road Elementary School
• Date Available:
  11/09/2026
• Closing Date:
  11/05/2026

WEBSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Open Position

Position: Special Education Teaching Assistant (Posting number 2627-3966)
Location: Dewitt Road Elementary School
Start Date: November 9, 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 to include pay differential for special education
Perks:

• NYS Teacher's Retirement System pension
• Health and Dental benefits
• 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

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.

Postings current as of 10/29/2026 11:49:50 AM CST.