Teaching Assistant-DHH Classrooms

Capital Region BOCES; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Region BOCES is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support Special Education programs across multiple district locations. You will help organize instructional materials, reinforce skills, and implement daily classroom routines under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

Requirements include NYS Teaching Assistant certificate or eligibility, experience with students who are disabled, and American Sign Language skills. Fingerprint background check is required.

Qualifications

• American Sign Language skills required.
• NYS Teaching Assistant certificate or must apply for certification at hire.
• Experience with students who are disabled and in need of behavior management.

Responsibilities

• To carry out the organization of instructional materials and learning centers as planned and directed by the classroom teacher.
• To monitor and reinforce skills and concepts previously taught by the teacher in individual or small group learning situations within the educational environment and under the supervision and control of the classroom teacher.
• American Sign Language skills required.

Skills

American Sign Language

Education

NYS Teaching Assistant certificate

Job description

LOCATION:

Special Education – Multiple District Locations

SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday @ 6 hours-7.5 hours per day depending on location

BASIC FUNCTION:

Enforcement of previously introduced skills and implementation of daily classroom routines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To carry out the organization of instructional materials and learning centers as planned and directed by the classroom teacher.
2. To monitor and reinforce skills and concepts previously taught by the teacher in individual or small group learning situations within the educational environment and under the supervision and control of the classroom teacher.
3. American Sign Language skills required.

SALARY: BOCES employee salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with contract language.

START DATE: September 1, 2026 - continuous recruitment through June 30, 2027

CLOSING DATE: CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

1. The selected applicant must hold NYS Teaching Assistant certificate or must apply for certification at the time of hire (requirements include but not limited to high school diploma/GED/HSE, $35 filing fee, NYS certification ATAS exam, workshops).
2. Experience with students who are disabled and in need of behavior management.
3. American Sign Language skills required.

The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.