Teacher Assistant - Washington West

Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES; City of Olean (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support students under a certified teacher in a 10-month role at the Olean CSD location.

The successful candidate will assist with instructional activities, help implement IEP mandates, and foster a structured, positive learning environment while collaborating with the teaching team.

Qualifications

• Possession or eligibility for NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate.
• Ability to assist in instruction and fulfill IEP mandates.
• Strong oral and written communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to students under a certified teacher.
• Assist in instruction and fulfillment of IEP mandates.
• Establish a structured learning environment with positive student motivation.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
• Participate in faculty meetings and in-service training.
• Maintain inventory and account for classroom resources.

Job description

• Position Type: Teachers/Instructional Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/9/2026
• Location: BOCES - Olean CSD
• Closing Date: 11/09/2026
• District: Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Boces

Teacher Assistant - Washington West

Division: Exceptional Education

Supervisor: Special Education Supervisor

Basic Function

The teaching assistant provides direct instructional support to students under the general supervision of a certified teacher. The teaching assistant works as a member of a team in the classroom where the teacher has ultimate responsibility for developing and planning the educational program. The teaching assistant has the ability to assume teacher responsibilities.

Performance Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties according to the policies, rules, and regulations ofthe 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 the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Assist in instruction and fulfillment of IEP mandates.
• Establish a structuredlearning environment that fosters a positive self-concept and sense of well-being. Use strategies that motivate students to develop sound problem solving and reasoning skills.
• Establish high standards and expectations for all students for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
• Assist teacher in documenting student progress. Share information and maintain regular communication with appropriate classroom teachers to support a congruent effort toward identified goals and objectives.
• Give students positive feedback that encourages personal responsibility for their educational activities and interpersonal relationships.
• Assist teacher to help students develop positive work behavior and attitudes.
• Ensure the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Promote the proper care of school property, equipment, textbooks, supplies, and other materials. Maintain inventory and account for school resources within assigned classroom(s).
• Assist teacher in maintaining standards for student conduct and enforcing disciple according to classroom/school policy and the due process rights of students. Employ techniques that motivate students to establish appropriate short and long-term goals. Provide positive reinforcement to acknowledge acceptable behavior. Consistently confront undesirable behavior firmly and fairly.
• Assist teacher in preparation of assigned classroom at the beginning of the year,inventory equipment and supplies and store at the end of the school year.
• Participate in faculty meeting and in-service training.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and other agencies associated with the school.

Term of Employment

10-month position.

Salary

Starting at $26,500 as per UBTA salary schedule/contract

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of 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

Possession or be eligible for NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate