Special Education Teaching Assistant - Empower Growth

Capital Region BOCES; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Public pension

Extended year option

Annual pay increases

Certification support

Job summary

Capital Region BOCES is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students in our Special Education classrooms. You will work closely with teachers, assist students with their learning and daily living skills, and help implement IEP goals in a collaborative environment.

Starting at $21.58 per hour for a ten‑month schedule with optional extended year, the role offers health insurance, a public pension, and support toward NYS TA certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or higher degree and, if not already certified, willingness to begin process of obtaining NYS Teaching Assistant certification upon hire
• Strong desire to help our exceptional students succeed.
• Experience in a Special Education setting is a plus.
• Passion to help others, great communication skills and a personal drive for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Your day will be busy supporting our special education teachers, students and classrooms. Every day is an exciting, fulfilling experience.
• You will make a positive impact on the student or classroom that you are assigned to by supporting their learning, growth and personal success.
• You will assist our students by supporting them with their daily living skills.
• You will be an important component in the execution of a student's IEP or a teacher's class plan and curriculum through defined activities and processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Willingness for NYS TA certification

Job description

Capital Region BOCES is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students in our Special Education classrooms. You will work closely with teachers, assist students with their learning and daily living skills, and help implement IEP goals in a collaborative environment.

Starting at $21.58 per hour for a ten‑month schedule with optional extended year, the role offers health insurance, a public pension, and support toward NYS TA certification.