Teaching Assistant

HFM BOCES Special Education has an opening for a Teaching Assistant. This position supports students with diverse learning, physical, behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs in achieving their educational goals. The role involves working closely with special education teachers, classroom teachers, therapists, and families to provide individualized assistance, promote student independence, and help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Qualifications

Certification:

Teaching Assistant Certificate.

TEACH Clearance

Per Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. Formal job offer/selection is contingent on candidate's ability to obtain a fingerprint security clearance through the TEACH system prior to working. For more information: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tsei/ospra/.

Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination

HFM BOCES is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, admissions and employment. HFM BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the BOCES non-discrimination policies should be directed to Dr. Aaron Bochniak ([email protected]), Assistant Superintendent for BOCES Operations and Component District Services, (518) 736-4305, HFM BOCES, 2755 State Highway 67, Johnstown, NY 12095. Inquiries may also be addressed to the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, 646-428-3800, [email protected]. (Revised 9/2020)

**Position Start Date:**10/02/2026
**Application Deadline:**06/30/2027
Job Number: SPED - TA 26/27