Teacher Assistant -RISE Academy

Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Boces; City of Olean (NY); On-site; USD 23,400 - 28,600; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in New York is seeking a Teacher Assistant for the RISE Academy to provide vital instructional support in collaboration with a certified teacher. The ideal candidate must possess or be eligible for the NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate. Responsibilities include ensuring student safety, documenting progress, and fostering a positive learning environment. This is a 10-month position with a starting salary of $26,000, as per the UBTA salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Provide direct instructional support to students under a certified teacher.
• Assist in instruction and fulfillment of IEP mandates.
• Ensure confidentiality of privileged information.

Responsibilities

• Support students under teacher supervision with instructional duties.
• Maintain structured learning environment and foster student motivation.
• Assist in documenting student progress and maintain communication with teachers.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication

Ability to motivate students

Student safety supervision

Positive feedback provision

Education

Possession or eligibility for NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Teachers/Instructional Staff/ Teacher Assistant

Date Posted: 4/8/2026

District: Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Boces

Job Title: Teacher Assistant - RISE Academy

Division: Exceptional Education

Supervisor: Special Education Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to students under the general supervision of a certified teacher.
• Work as a member of a classroom team with the teacher retaining ultimate responsibility for developing and planning the educational program.
• Demonstrate the ability to assume teacher responsibilities as needed.
• Perform assigned duties according to the policies, rules, and regulations of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) and the New York State Department of Education. Comply with all Federal mandates as they apply to students with disabilities.
• Provide close supervision and take all reasonable precautions to ensure student safety.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
• Assist in instruction and fulfillment of IEP mandates.
• Establish a structured learning environment that fosters a positive self-concept and sense of well-being. Use strategies that motivate students to develop problem solving and reasoning skills.
• Set high standards and expectations for academic performance and responsible behavior.
• Assist the teacher in documenting student progress and maintain regular communication with appropriate classroom teachers to support identified goals and objectives.
• Provide positive feedback to encourage personal responsibility for educational activities and interpersonal relationships.
• Assist in helping students develop positive work behavior and attitudes.
• Ensure the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Promote proper care of school property, equipment, textbooks, supplies, and other materials; maintain inventory and account for resources within the assigned classroom(s).
• Assist the teacher in maintaining standards for student conduct and enforcing discipline according to policy and due process rights; motivate students toward appropriate goals and provide positive reinforcement.
• Assist in preparation of the classroom at the beginning of the year, inventory equipment and supplies, and store them at the end of the year.
• Participate in faculty meetings and in-service training.
• Display ethical and professional behavior when working with students, parents, school personnel, and other agencies associated with the school.

Term of Employment and Salary

Term of Employment: 10-month position

Salary: Starting at $26,000 as per UBTA salary schedule/contract

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel as defined in the teacher's negotiated agreement with input from the teacher of the classroom to which the employee is assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Possession or eligibility for NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate

Application Procedure

Application Procedure: Apply online