Special Education Teaching Assistant (ESY & PTO Benefits)

Holy Childhood; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Benefits

Health insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Holy Childhood in Rochester, NY seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily classes and activities, stepping in when the lead teacher is absent.

You will assist with instructional planning, collect progress data, help with personal care, and support safe, inclusive classroom environments. This role offers PTO, health benefits, and 403(b) retirement eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• NYS Teacher Assistant Certificate required.
• Valid NYS driver's license with 3 years of driving history.
• Experience working with children with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional design and lesson planning.
• Support students in meeting academic and social needs during classes.
• Act as a substitute in the teacher's absence.
• Collect progress monitoring data on academic, social, and behavioral areas.
• Assist with clerical duties and record keeping as directed by the teacher.
• Help students with boarding and disembarking from the school bus.
• Participate in aquatics and physical education programs.
• Support classroom management and implement individualized interventions.
• Deliver small or whole-group instruction as needed.
• Assist students with personal hygiene needs.

Education

High school diploma/GED

NYS Teacher Assistant Certificate

Job description

Holy Childhood in Rochester, NY seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily classes and activities, stepping in when the lead teacher is absent.

You will assist with instructional planning, collect progress data, help with personal care, and support safe, inclusive classroom environments. This role offers PTO, health benefits, and 403(b) retirement eligibility.