Job Description

Position Teaching Assistant
Full Time: 1.0
Tenure-track: Yes
Location Briarcliff Middle School, Grades 6-8
Effective Date August 31, 2026
Certification Required: New York State Level I, II or III Teaching Assistant Certification required
Salary $26,650 annual salary, plus $4000 annual stipend for Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

The Teaching Assistant supports the classroom teacher in providing instruction and individualized support to middle school students with autism in an 8:1:2 special education classroom. Students use a variety of communication methods, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with classroom instruction and implementation of IEP goals.
• Support students with communication using AAC devices.
• Provide academic, behavioral, social, and daily living support.
• Assist with classroom routines, transitions, and supervision.
• Collaborate with teachers and related service providers.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.

This position may include assisting students with toileting and personal care. An additional Activities of Daily Living stipend is available for staff assigned to these responsibilities.

The Briarcliff Manor School District has embarked on a journey to foster a more inclusive and equitable organization. As the district strives to cultivate a work and school community that is more inclusive, diverse, and representative, the recruitment and hiring of high-quality candidates from diverse backgrounds is a top priority. Additionally, there is a commitment to providing meaningful professional development to support all faculty and staff. Individuals who identify with historically underrepresented groups, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Persons of Color), Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.