1:1 School Aide: Supportive Student Advocate

Achieve Beyond; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The School-Based 1:1 Teacher Aide role at Achieve Beyond provides individualized support to a student within the school environment. You work under the direction of the classroom teacher and agency supervisor to implement teacher-directed and agency-provided strategies.

Responsibilities include promoting academic, social, and functional success, collecting observational data, and ensuring safety during routines and activities while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

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 communication

Team collaboration

Patience and professionalism

Willingness to training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with children

Teacher Aide Training Program

Education/psychology coursework

Bilingual skills

Job description

The School-Based 1:1 Teacher Aide role at Achieve Beyond provides individualized support to a student within the school environment. You work under the direction of the classroom teacher and agency supervisor to implement teacher-directed and agency-provided strategies.

Responsibilities include promoting academic, social, and functional success, collecting observational data, and ensuring safety during routines and activities while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.