Compassionate Special Education Aide — Classroom Support

Patchogue-Medford School District; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits Included

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Patchogue-Medford School District seeks a dedicated instructional assistant to support students under teacher direction. You will collect behavioral data, assist with instructional materials, and help students navigate general education settings.

The role requires collaboration with teachers, adherence to confidentiality, and ongoing communication about student progress. Former experience guiding IEP implementations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Supports students under teacher guidance.
• Collects data for behavior programs.
• Maintains confidentiality and directs parents to teachers.
• Assists in preparing instructional materials and coordinating tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follows directions of classroom teacher to support students.
• Collects data for individual student's behavior programs.
• Maintains confidentiality; direct parents to speak with classroom teacher.
• Assist in supervision and activities as instructed by the teacher.
• Support to navigate general education classes.
• Ensure supervision of assigned student(s) at all times.
• Assist in preparation of instructional materials.
• Discuss students' progress with teachers.
• Coordinate with teacher to determine daily tasks.
• Assist in implementing the student IEP as directed.
• Provide proper examples to assist students.
• Convey a friendly, patient attitude.
• Confer with teachers about programs and materials.
• Other responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Student support

Data collection

IEP support

Team collaboration

Education

60 college credits

Job description

Patchogue-Medford School District seeks a dedicated instructional assistant to support students under teacher direction. You will collect behavioral data, assist with instructional materials, and help students navigate general education settings.

The role requires collaboration with teachers, adherence to confidentiality, and ongoing communication about student progress. Former experience guiding IEP implementations is a plus.