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Job Opening Information Teaching Assistant-Special Education - MS

Job Number
07102026SPEDTAMS
Application Deadline
7/21/2026
Position Start Date
9/8/2026

Position Title
Teaching Assistant-Special Education - MS
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Salary/Pay Scale
$19.50/hour
Job Description

TEACHING ASSISTANT - SPECIAL EDUCATION 

LOCATION: Amherst Middle School

HOURS:  32.5 Hours/Week

START DATE:  September 8, 2026

SALARY: $19.50/hour, plus payment for additional credit hours, if applicable

  • TEACHING ASSISTANTS MUST HAVE TEACHING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION OR NYS TEACHER CERTIFICATION OR WORKING TOWARDS EITHER OF THESE CERTIFICATIONS.
  • Experience working with secondary students preferred (6-8)
  • Must be fingerprinted through the NYS Department of Education- Fingerprint Procedure -attached

DESCRIPTION:

Assist with routine classroom functions, assume teacher responsibilities, conduct classroom activities and assist with required paperwork in classrooms.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES need only submit a letter of interest and current resume to:
 Dr. Maria Oddo
 Director of Special Education & PPS

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES--ON-LINE APPLICATIONS ONLY.  Apply on-line @ amherstschools.recruitfront.com - Please be sure to apply to this specific job posting after you complete the Teacher/Admin application!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOLS!

Amherst Schools

Job Category
Teaching Assistant
Job Location
Amherst Middle School

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