1:1 Student Aide

Williamson Central School; Town of Williamson (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamson Central School District is seeking a Full-Time Classroom Assistant for the Middle School, starting ASAP. Work hours are 7:25-2:16. Location is the Middle School.

The role supports individual students in classroom activities, uses instructional resources, and maintains awareness of each child’s IEP. Requires a High School Diploma; additional human services training preferred. Email [e-mail] for inquiries.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma.
• Additional training in human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide individual students in classroom activities as assigned.
• Assist children with instructional resources and materials.
• Maintain awareness of each student’s IEP and needs.
• Communicate effectively with the classroom teacher and support staff.
• Escort students between classes and assist in special area classes as needed.
• Foster independence and help students advocate for themselves.
• Assist with arrival, dismissal, lunches, and daily routines.
• Help the regular teacher by staying informed about student information and issues.

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

Communication with staff

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Human services training preferred

Job description

This is a full-time positionbeginning ASAP.Work Hours are 7:25- 2:16. Location is the MiddleSchool.

1. Supports and guides individual students in classroom activities assigned by teacher or support staff.
2. Assists the child in the use of available instructional resources.
3. Maintains awareness of Individual Education Plan for child assigned to.
4. Communicates effectively with classroom teacher and support staff whom they come in contact with through daily events.
5. Escorts student when necessary, between classes and provides support in special area classes as warranted.
6. Fosters independence in the student and empowers them to advocate for themselves.
7. Assists the student in problem-solving, organizational skills and dealing more appropriately with peers and adults in social situations.
8. Assists with classroom activities as directed by teacher.
9. Assists children with arrival and departure problems involving coats, boots, and lunches.
10. Helps keep supplies and materials in order.
11. Helps prepare materials for their use.
12. Cleans up and puts away materials after use.
13. Assists with lunch, snack and cleanup routines.
14. Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or specific information about the individual student.
15. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
16. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about student as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
17. Assists the student to and from the special bus at the beginning and end of day as needed.
18. Assists the student in personal hygiene and lavatory needs as needed.
19. Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
20. Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher when their individual student is working independently

Williamson Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activities, including employment, as is required by Title IX. Furthermore, Williamson Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or disability in admissions, participation or employment. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may be directed to the Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights of the Department of Education or to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn Avery, who can be reached at Williamson Central School District, 5891 Route 21, P.O. Box 900, Williamson, NY 14589, via email at [e-mail], or via telephone at [phone].

1. High School Diploma, additional training in the area of human services preferred.
2. The ability to work with and to follow the instructions of the teacher.
3. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed