Certified Special Education Teaching Assistant 10.1.3

Racker • Owego, NY

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About The Position

Racker is hiring a Certified Special Education Teaching Assistant for a 10:1:3 classroom. This is a full-time, 12-month position for 32 hours per week, Monday through Friday, following the school calendar. The role supports children with special needs in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, helping foster respect, teamwork, and creativity while empowering children to achieve their potential.

The teaching assistant supports children’s instructional and social-emotional growth by assisting with classroom activities, program planning, and implementation of IEPs. The position also involves direct care, data collection, preparing materials, communicating with families as directed by the classroom teacher, and contributing to a positive, confidential, and collaborative educational setting. The assistant works under the guidance of the classroom teacher and participates in a multidisciplinary team, training, and required program practices.

The position pays $18.50 per hour. Racker offers tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff.

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 to participate in the program.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform 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 preferred.
• New York State Teacher Assistant certification is 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 implementation of 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 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