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What they do
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.
$37,041 / year median in New York
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Position Title
Teaching Assistant
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Job Description
Posting # 27-034
ANTICIPATED
VACANCY NOTICE
DATE:
September 3, 2026
POSITION TITLE:
Teaching Assistant
CURRENT ASSIGNMENT
New Haven Elementary School
CERTIFICATION
Valid NYS Certification
START DATE
As Soon As Possible
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Valid NYS Certification as a Teaching Assistant
2. Strong commitment to children
3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
4. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
5. Experience working with students with special needs
6. Such alternatives to the above as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Full-time, probationary appointment
- 10-month position
- Salary and benefits per MACSFA contract
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Open Until Filled
Outside applicants and current employees requesting a promotional move, please see our website (https://www.mexicocsd.org/job-opportunities) for application instructions. Please include contact information for 3 professional references with your application. Current eligible employees interested in a lateral move please submit a letter of interest to HR@mexicocsd.org. Please reference posting #27-034 in all correspondence.
The Mexico Central School District is in compliance with federal and state laws governing equal opportunity prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnic background, religion, sex, age, marital status, physical handicap, and any other protected category under federal, state, or local laws. This position is subject to the requirements of seniority for purposes of layoff should a layoff be needed. EOE/AA
Job Category
Teaching Assistant
Job Location
New Haven Elementary