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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
Job Opening Information Teaching Assistant Job Number
R09
Application Deadline
9/30/2026 Position Title
Teaching Assistant
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
$39,987 - $47,532
Job Description
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
Under the direction of a certified teacher, provides instruction to students.
Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children.
Provides escorts and assistance to children as necessary.
Help maintain individual records for each child.
Assists teacher in providing whole group, small group or individual instruction.
Supports student behavior management.
Assists in the collection of data.
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
New York State Teaching Assistant Certification.
Understanding of Special Needs Students.
Excellent speaking, written, and listening skills.
Job Category
Teaching Assistant
Job Location
Various Locations - Special Services