Teaching Assistant - Full Time (opens in new window/tab)

NASSAU COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES is seeking probationary Teaching Assistants to support classroom teachers in special education settings across multiple locations. The role involves assisting with instructional projects, data collection, and progress monitoring of IEP goals under teacher guidance.

Qualifications include NYS Teaching Assistant Certification I-III or NYS Special Education Teacher Certification. Strong communication, group instruction experience, and familiarity with Google Classroom and Microsoft

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS Teaching Assistant Certification I/II/III or NYS Teacher Certification in Special Education.
• Experience working with special education students with diverse needs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Experience providing small group instruction in academic areas preferred.
• Knowledge of Google Classroom and instructional technology.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or groups on special instructional projects under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Provide the classroom teacher with information about students to aid in designing learning experiences.
• Collect student data and monitor progress toward IEP goals where appropriate.
• Assist students in using instructional resources and help develop instructional materials.
• Assist the classroom teacher with related instructional tasks as required.
• In the absence of the classroom teacher, assume all instructional duties.

Skills

Effective communication

Small group instruction

Google Classroom

Microsoft Office

Special Education knowledge

Education

New York State Certification – Teaching Assistant I/II/III

New York State Teacher Certification (Special Education)

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Full Time JobID: 3615

• Position Type:
  Teacher/PPS/ Teaching Assistant
• Date Posted:
  11/1/2026
• Location:
  Multiple Locations - Special Education
• Date Available:
  12/01/2026
• Closing Date:
  11/30/2026

DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Special Education at Nassau BOCES is currently seeking probationary Teaching Assistants to assist classroom teachers in pedagogical and classroom management tasks. This position is probationary and eligible for tenure.

• Working with individual students or groups of students on special instructional projects under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Providing the classroom teacher with information about students that will assist in the development of appropriate learning experiences.
• Collection of student data and progress monitoring of Individualized EducationProgram goals where appropriate.
• Assisting students in the use of available instructional resources and assisting in the development of instructional materials.
• Assisting the classroom teacher with related instructional work as required.
• In the absence of the classroom teacher, assume all instructional duties.

REQUIREMENTS:

• New York State Education Department Certification – Teaching Assistant Level I, II or III or New York State Department of Education Teacher Certification (Special Education).
• Experience working with special education students with a wide range of needs.
• Demonstrateability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Experience in providing small group instruction in academic areas is preferred.
• Knowledge of Google Classroom and instructional technology.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and Platforms is preferred.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, [e-mail] and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, [e-mail] . For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.