A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Job #1942 Multiple Full time, 10-month positions (Up to 25)
Exceptional Education Department DUTIES:
Self direction, time management, and organization are essential skills needed for the job. Aide positions are 1:1 or program aides working to support students with disabilities to engage meaningfully in their education. Work is performed under the general direction of the principal and the teacher. Responsible for the performance of routine and necessary school and classroom tasks to relieve teachers for more specialized duties. Other related duties as required. Other related duties as required. Positions available are working in programs dealing with students who are medically fragile and need assistance with daily living skills; or working with students who have social/ emotional needs, and/or working with students who have developmental disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma / GED OR 4 years of full time paid experience in the particular subjects taught in the classroom to which teacher aide is assigned; OR possession of current certification by NYS or other appropriate agency to practice the vocation in which the teacher aide is to be assigned; OR equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits above. Familiarity with classroom routine; ability to communicate effectively; courtesy; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position; must be able to lift 40 pounds.
RESIDENCY WAIVED START DATE
9/1/26 and ongoing until all positions are filled
SALARY:
$21,891 (2026-2027 full-time base salary) for 10-month, 32.5 hrs/wk - $18.20/hour minimum with additional salary credit for related experience (up to 10 years) and/or education. Excellent benefits available.
Contact Person:
For further information, please contact Belinda Adams at 607-257-1551 ext. 5006 APPLICATION
DEADLINE
Ongoing until all positions are filled. •Must complete county on-line job application. Please direct questions about employment opportunities to:
Email:
hr@tstboces.org or visit our
Web Site:
www.tstboces.org Must complete county on-line job application. Human Resources, TST - BOCES, 555 Warren Road, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Phone (607) 257-1551 or Fax (607) 257-2825 or (607) 697-8273 Attach appropriate application to all resumes/vitae, list job number and name of position. The Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital or veteran status, disability, religious practice, ethnic group, gender expression and identity, weight, or genetic predisposition in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
