2026-2027 Supervising School Aide Posting - PS 165

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York's Department of Education seeks a Supervising School Aide for PS 165 to oversee breakfast, lunch, locker room, and related duties to maintain a safe school environment. You will direct staff, coordinate assignments, and handle clerical tasks as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma, Supervising School Aide certificate, CPR/First Aid certification, and strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage large groups and work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma required.
• Ability to relate to pedagogical supervisors and ensure subordinates’ compliance.
• Ability to implement procedures according to instructions.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to control large groups of students and maintain order.
• Clear oral and written communication.
• Organize work and maintain written records.
• Function effectively under pressure.
• Punctuality and attendance exemplary.
• Maintain records and assist in clerical responsibilities.
• Determine subordinates’ capabilities and schedule assignments.
• Hold CPR/First Aid/AED Heart saver certification.
• Hold a Supervising School Aide certificate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, schedule and direct staff for safe school operations.
• Assist with clerical duties such as copies and calls to parents.
• Organize maintenance and distribution of school supplies.
• Organize and run staff development meetings for school aides.
• Meet with Principal or supervisory staff to coordinate assignments.

Skills

Relate to supervisors

Organize work

Written records

Oral communication

Maintain order

Punctuality

Clerical duties

Schedule assignments

Take direction

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Supervising School Aide certificate

CPR/First Aid/AED Heart saver certification

Tools

ATS and other DOE systems

Microsoft Word (PC)

Job description

2026-2027 Supervising School Aide Posting - PS 165

• Posted Date: Sep 29, 2026

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee, schedule and provide direction to staff for the safety and effective running of breakfast, lunch, locker room, and other duties required for the running of a safe school environment
• Assist with clerical duties i.e.; copies, answering telephones and making phone calls to parents
• Organize the maintenance and distribution school supplies
• Organize and run staff development meetings for school aides
• Meets with the Principal, or other supervisory staff and/or teachers to discuss and coordinate work assignments

Minimum Selection Criteria

• Minimum of high school diploma
• Demonstrated ability to relate to pedagogical supervisors, understand the goals of the school administration and ensure compliance of subordinates in the performance of all activities
• Demonstrated ability to implement procedures according to instructions
• Demonstrated ability to take direction
• Demonstrated ability to control and direct large groups of students, maintain order and discipline as necessary and appropriate
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate in both an oral and written manner
• Demonstrated ability to organize work and maintain written records of activities
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively under pressure
• Punctuality and attendance must be exemplary
• Maintaining of Records
• Assist in clerical responsibilities
• Ability to determine subordinates’ capabilities and schedule work assignments in accordance with skills
• Hold certification in CPR/First Aid/AED Heart saver program
• Hold a Supervising School Aide certificate

Preferred

• Two or more years of continuous service in the bargaining unit
• Demonstrated ability to use ATS and other DOE computer systems
• Ability to use the PC computer including Microsoft Word

Anticipated Work Schedule

Monday-Friday. Hours vary by school. Minimum of 4 Hours per day, five days per week.

As Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Application

School: PS 165

Location: 234 West 109 th Street, New York, NY 10025

An Aff… Employer

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 923, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://www.nycenet.edu/oeo .

DOE Non-Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy (Open external link) .