Top 531 Behavior assistant Jobs in New York State

Teaching Assistant I - Crestwood
Hillside Children’s Center —Rochester, NY
- $18.50 - $24.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Classroom
- Clean driving record
Behavior Support Technician- ITP Residential
OLV Human Services —Buffalo, NY
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Patient monitoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Preschool Behavioral Specialist
Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center —East Syracuse, NY
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
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7d
Certified Teacher Assistant
The Center for Developmental Disabilities, Inc. —Woodbury, NY
- $20.28 - $22.62 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- 403(b) matching
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Teacher Assistant
Eden II Programs —East Meadow, NY
- $18.25 - $23.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- In-person
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Special Education Assistant Teacher
Family Services of Westchester —Peekskill, NY
- $17 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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1:1 Aide
Oak Hill School —Schenectady, NY
- $152 a day
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- 403(b)
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Special Education Assistant Teacher
Family Services of Westchester —White Plains, NY
- $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- School experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Behavioral Health Technician
Never Alone —Kingston, NY
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Adolescents
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
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1d
Teaching Assistant
SCO Family of Services —Dix Hills, NY
- $20.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Teacher Assistant
Villa of Hope —Rochester, NY
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
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Teacher Assistant-Floater--beginning on or about August 1, 2026
Mid-Island Y JCC —Syosset, NY
- $40,000 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Teacher Assistant (TA)
The Arc Erie County New York —Tonawanda, NY
- $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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1d
Teacher Assistant
LaSalle School —Albany, NY
- $17.00 - $22.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Substitute Assistant Teacher
Family Services of Westchester —White Plains, NY
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
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Teacher Aide (On-Call)
Saint Dominic's Family Services —Bronx, NY
- $17 an hour
- Temporary
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
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8d
Teaching Assistant
City School District of New Rochelle —New Rochelle, NY
- $45,874 - $72,342 a year
- Public school
- Entry level
8d
Mental Health Worker - ED Department -Full Time Nights
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital —New York, NY
- $30.65 - $36.15 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- BLS Certification
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Behavior Support Assistant (RTF)
OLV Human Services —Buffalo, NY
- $48,460.62 - $75,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Research Assistant | Laboratory of Neurophysiology and Behavior
Rockefeller University —New York, NY
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Research
- Bachelor's degree

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Teaching Assistant I - Crestwood

Hillside Children’s Center -
Rochester, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$18.50 - $24.00 an hour

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

WE ARE OFFERING A $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR TEACHING ASSISTANT POSITIONS!

Job Summary
The Teaching Assistant I works with the Teacher and other school staff to maintain a positive classroom learning environment. This position supports the academic, emotional, and social growth of students by providing additional hands-on guidance that aid in the treatment and care of youth. The Teaching Assistant I receives mentorship from Teaching Assistant II and III staff and performs job requirements with significant guidance.

Essential Job Functions

Provide hands-on support to individual students or groups of students requiring special education by reviewing and clarifying lessons and resources.
Share observations of assigned student learning and behavior patterns with the classroom teacher to aid in the development of specialized teaching plans and learning experiences.
Assist classroom teachers with instructional resources preparation.
Utilize learned Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques to effectively plan for the prevention of and manage behavioral crises.
Provide direct classroom instruction in the event of a teacher’s absence.
Work with team members to set, implement, and evaluate Individual Education Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans, and Proactive Safety Plans.
Monitor students in class, between classes, during recreation periods and field trips.
Develop, maintain, and update all required documentation in a timely and compliant manner.
While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED required

Special Requirements

Valid New York State Certification as a Teaching Assistant within 6 months of hire
Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards
Must be able to work 12-month schedule

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:

Understanding of safety protocols and procedures to ensure the well-being of students in the classroom and during school activities.
Ability to provide instructional support under the direction of the classroom teacher, including assisting with lesson preparation, material organization, and student supervision.
Ability to demonstrate empathy and patience when working with students, recognizing and respecting their individual differences and learning styles.
Ability to manage time effectively to prioritize tasks, follow classroom schedules, and assist with multiple responsibilities throughout the school day.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
The following physical demands are required:
- Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours)
- Occasional standing (up to 1 hour)
- Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours)
- Occasional driving (up to 8 hours)
- Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
- Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours)
- Weekly lifting up to 50 lbs. (community-based staff may be required to lift an empty wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
- Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent.
Protective clothing or equipment as required: Close toed shoes; Protective Shields, Universal Precaution PPE, Gloves for toileting and food preparation
Ability to change positions as needed

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

May be required to physically restrain clients weighing between 50 lbs. and 200 lbs. and guide them safely to the floor. In some circumstances, restraints can last up to 15 minutes and may require repetition as necessary.

$18.50 Minimum pay rate, $24.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience. This pay rate may include a Regional and/or Department premium.

Work Location: In person

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behavior assistant jobs in new york state

Teaching Assistant I - Crestwood

Behavior Support Technician- ITP Residential

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Special Education Assistant Teacher

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