Position Title
Teaching Assistant - Special Education
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
STA Contract
Job Description
Schoharie Central School District has an anticipated opening for a full-time Special Education Teaching Assistant beginning on September 1, 2026.
At Schoharie CSD, we believe every child deserves access to engaging learning experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning. Guided by our Blueprint for Excellence, we are committed to creating an instructional environment where students are inspired to grow, supported by high expectations, and empowered to pursue their own personalized path to success.
We are seeking individuals who are committed to continuous growth, believe in the potential of every student, and want to contribute to a collaborative school community where kindness, integrity, respect, commitment, compassion, professionalism, and teamwork guide our work each day.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with classroom teachers, special education teachers, related service providers, and administrators to support students with diverse learning needs. The Teaching Assistant will help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment while providing instructional, behavioral, and social-emotional support that enables students to access the curriculum, develop independence, and achieve success.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong relationship-building skills with students, families, colleagues, and the community.
A genuine commitment to supporting the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth of students with diverse learning needs.
The ability to work collaboratively as a member of an instructional team while implementing teacher-directed instructional plans and individualized supports.
Patience, flexibility, and a positive, student-centered approach to meeting the individual needs of learners.
The ability to assist with differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications, and classroom activities that promote student engagement and success.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality while supporting instructional and student needs.
Effective classroom management skills that contribute to a positive, respectful, safe, and productive learning environment.
A commitment to culturally responsive practices, equity, inclusion, and ensuring every student has meaningful opportunities to succeed.
The ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
The willingness to learn and implement instructional, behavioral, and assistive technology strategies as directed.
The ability to support students in developing independence, self-advocacy, communication, and positive social interactions.
A collaborative mindset and willingness to participate in professional learning and contribute to the broader school community.
Salary according to the Schoharie Teaching Assistants Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Candidates must possess and maintain appropriate New York State Teaching Assistant certification.
Please submit a letter of interest, current resume, copy of New York State certification (if applicable), transcripts, and at least three professional references.
Please do not email, call, fax, or mail application materials.
Job Category
Teaching Assistant
Job Location
JR/SR High School