1:1 Teacher Aide

Goshen Central School District; Town of Goshen (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Goshen Central School District is seeking a 1:1 Teacher Aide for a 10-month position at Scotchtown Avenue School. The role involves supporting classroom teachers in a variety of activities tied to the learning process and supervising students during events.

This non-professional position requires the ability to follow instructions, maintain positive relationships with students and staff, and perform clerical tasks. Graduation from high school and fingerprint clearance are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalency diploma
• Fingerprint Clearance through NYSED
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students and staff
• Clerical aptitude

Responsibilities

• Works with small groups reviewing repetitive classwork
• Corrects papers and records grades under the direction of a teacher
• Accompanies and supervises students during assemblies, field trips, playground activities, cafeteria periods, and other school events
• Assists with preparations for science demonstrations, music and art classes, and audio-visual presentations
• Proctors and assists in administering various tests
• Performs clerical tasks related to classroom activities, including typing, copying, filing, distributing materials, preparing teaching aids, maintaining records, and taking attendance
• Assists in classroom management and crisis intervention as directed by the teacher
• Assists students with disabilities in maintaining a normal school routine, including bus arrivals and departures, cafeteria assistance, toileting, evacuation drills, lifting and carrying when necessary
• May arrange parent conferences under teacher direction
• May relieve classroom teachers for emergencies or meetings as needed
• May perform food service, school monitor, or custodial/cleaner duties on a substitute basis

Job description

1:1 TEACHER AIDE - 10 Month Position - Anticipated

5.75 Hours per day

Scotchtown Avenue School

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is non-professional work involving responsibility for assisting school teachers in the performance of their nonteaching duties through a variety of activities related to the learning process. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, administrator, or senior official in accordance with well-established procedures. The Teacher Aide performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Works with small groups of children reviewing repetitive classwork
• Corrects papers and records grades under the direction of a teacher
• Accompanies and supervises students during assemblies, field trips, playground activities, cafeteria periods, and other school events
• Assists with preparations for science demonstrations, music and art classes, and audio-visual presentations
• Proctors and assists in administering various tests
• Performs clerical tasks related to classroom activities, including typing, copying, filing, distributing materials, preparing teaching aids, maintaining records, and taking attendance
• Assists in classroom management and crisis intervention as directed by the teacher
• Assists students with disabilities in maintaining a normal school routine, including bus arrivals and departures, cafeteria assistance, toileting, evacuation drills, lifting and carrying when necessary
• May arrange parent conferences under teacher direction
• May relieve classroom teachers for emergencies or meetings as needed
• May perform food service, school monitor, or custodial/cleaner duties on a substitute basis

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS:

• Working knowledge of classroom routines
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, and staff
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain discipline and support classroom management
• Clerical aptitude
• Resourcefulness, tact, courtesy, and good judgment
• Neat personal appearance
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma

Fingerprint Clearance through NYSED