The Lead Teacher Assistant is an annual position for in-service, full-time paraprofessionals that enables them to play a more diverse role supporting student needs in the classroom and school. Lead Teacher Assistants support instruction in the classroom under the supervision of the classroom teacher. This position allows paraprofessionals to enhance their skills and can serve as a pathway to a teaching career. If hired as a Lead Teacher Assistant, the paraprofessional will receive additional compensation of $5,000. Paraprofessionals revert to their previous title and base salary at the end of the school year unless they are rehired in the new position. This position is available to full-time paraprofessionals who hold a bachelor’s degree and a state Teacher Assistant certification (any Level I, II or III).
For more information, read the Lead Teacher Assistant Q&A for paraprofessionals or see more information about the Lead Teacher Assistant and other programs for paraprofessionals on the the DOE’s web page , or read more about career programs and incentives for paraprofessionals.