1:1 School Aide: Empower Student Success

Achieve Beyond; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieve Beyond is seeking a School-Based 1:1 Teacher Aide to provide personalized support to a student within the school environment, under the guidance of the classroom teacher and agency supervisor. You will help promote academic, social, behavioral, and functional success by applying teacher-directed and agency-provided strategies.

Responsibilities include implementing strategies, assisting with classroom activities, collecting observational data, and promoting positive behaviors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required (NYS minimum standard for teacher aides).
• Experience working with children, preferably in a school or childcare setting.
• Successful completion of agency-provided Teacher Aide Training Program (required before placement).
• Coursework in education, psychology, or related fields a plus.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to one assigned student during the school day in academic, behavioral, and social settings.
• Implement teacher- and agency-designed strategies, accommodations, and behavior support plans as directed.
• Assist with classroom activities, transitions, and participation to promote inclusion and engagement.
• Collect observational data on student performance, behavior, and engagement, as required by the teacher or agency.
• Encourage and reinforce positive behaviors and functional communication skills.
• Support daily routines such as arrival/dismissal, lunch, specials, and group activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
• Promote independence while providing appropriate levels of assistance in academic, functional, or self-care tasks (as directed).
• Communicate regularly with the classroom teacher, agency supervisor, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in accordance with school, agency, and state regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patience

Team player

Flexibility

Bilingual skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (NYS)

Job description

Achieve Beyond is seeking a School-Based 1:1 Teacher Aide to provide personalized support to a student within the school environment, under the guidance of the classroom teacher and agency supervisor. You will help promote academic, social, behavioral, and functional success by applying teacher-directed and agency-provided strategies.

Responsibilities include implementing strategies, assisting with classroom activities, collecting observational data, and promoting positive behaviors.