Certified Special Education Teaching Assistant 10.1.3

Racker • Town of Owego, NY

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About The Position

Racker is hiring a Certified Special Education Teaching Assistant to support children with special needs in a team-oriented 10:1:3 classroom. This full-time, 12-month position is 32 hours per week, Monday through Friday, following the school calendar. The role supports children's instructional and social-emotional growth, helps implement individualized education plans (IEPs), and contributes to a respectful, collaborative, and creative educational environment. The pay rate is $18.50 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of special education or early childhood-related work experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational abilities.
• Collaboration skills.
• Ability to physically assist children in participating in the program.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to engage in repetitive movements such as sitting or kneeling on the floor, bending, and stooping.
• Ability to move quickly to attend to a running child.

Nice To Haves

• Some college education.
• New York State Teacher Assistant certification, preferred before the hire date; otherwise, the certification process must be completed within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support individual children and classroom needs under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Assist with program planning and implement IEPs to support children's instructional and social-emotional growth in group, one-on-one, and small-group settings.
• Implement individualized strategies consistently and independently.
• Provide direct care, including toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, and positioning children.
• Participate respectfully in a multidisciplinary team, including daily debriefs and weekly team meetings.
• Collect and record student data and assist the teacher with troubleshooting to ensure student progress.
• Prepare classroom and instructional materials.
• Communicate professionally with families as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Ensure the smooth functioning of the classroom in the teacher's absence.
• Attend training and adhere to program regulations, including OCFS standards.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and confidential work environment.
• Accept feedback, show initiative, and contribute to a supportive educational setting.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance.
• Health insurance.
• 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED