1:1 Teacher Aide — Elevate Student Learning

Yorktown Central School District; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Yorktown Central School District is seeking a Teacher Aide to work under the direct supervision of certified staff, assisting with students to meet instructional goals and freeing teachers from non‑professional duties such as supervising lunch, recess, proctoring exams and assisting with equipment.

The role also involves supporting certified teachers with clerical duties, health‑related activities, behavior management, records documentation and student supervision, plus accompanying students on

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children.
• Fingerprinting (approx. $100)
• State Workshops on Child Abuse, School Safety and Dignity for All Students ($0-$50 per workshop)
• Approval by the Westchester Department of Civil Services ($40 fee)

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Skills

Experience with children

Ability to follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Yorktown Central School District is seeking a Teacher Aide to work under the direct supervision of certified staff, assisting with students to meet instructional goals and freeing teachers from non‑professional duties such as supervising lunch, recess, proctoring exams and assisting with equipment.

The role also involves supporting certified teachers with clerical duties, health‑related activities, behavior management, records documentation and student supervision, plus accompanying students on