Classroom Aide (33099)

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid school breaks

Snow days

Summer program participation

Job summary

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is seeking a Classroom Aide to assist in special education classrooms for preschool and K-2 students. Responsibilities include managing children and classroom activities, reinforcing educational goals, and ensuring a supportive learning environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and experience with children, particularly those with developmental delays. Enjoy paid school breaks and positively impact children's lives!

Qualifications

• Minimum experience working with children or in a classroom setting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPI Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of children and the classroom environment.
• Organize and implement developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Reinforce educational goals and attend to individual needs of children.

Skills

Drive and Energy

Sensitivity

Good Judgement

Computer Skills

Ability to work well with children

Ability to work well with others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Buffalo Hearing & Speech has openings for classroom aides in preschool and school-age (K-2) special education classrooms at the North Street, Sweet Home, and Cheektowaga sites. Our classroom aides work during the school year and also participate in a 6‑week summer program in July and August.

Enjoy paid school breaks, snow days, and the opportunity to positively impact a child's life!

Job Summary

The Classroom Aide is responsible for assisting with the management of children and the classroom environment. Duties include, but are not limited to, organizing and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities under the direction of the classroom teacher, reinforcing educational goals, attending to the individual needs of the children, and following busing and breakfast/lunch program procedures.

Key Competencies

• Drive and Energy
• Sensitivity
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPI Certification
• Good Judgement
• Computer Skills
• Ability to work well with children and understand their needs
• Ability to work well with others, including staff and families

Education

Minimum Degree Required: High school diploma or GED.

Experience

Minimum Experience Required: Experience working with children, or in a classroom setting and/or working with children/adults with developmental delays/disabilities.

Required License / Registration / Certification

Incumbent will need to obtain and maintain CPI Certification.

Physical Requirements

• Physical actions may include, but are not limited to, lifting, bending, kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, sprinting, crawling, and running.
• Vision, speech, and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements.
• Frequent sitting/standing and, when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients.