Middle School Teacher Aide

Brighton Central Schools Employment; Town of Brighton (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton Central School District seeks candidates for paraprofessional roles to support students in the 12:1:4 program, including assisting with personal care and toileting needs for grades 6-8. The position covers 10 months per year following the student calendar.

Graduation from high school or equivalent required; experience with children preferred. Candidates must be able to lift up to 60 lbs, be on their feet for extended periods, and support physical education activities, among other

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalency diploma is required.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lift, carry, pull up to 60 lbs.
• Be outdoors for up to an hour year around in potentially inclement weather
• Be on your feet and supervising consistently for up to an hour
• Be able to run and keep up with a child
• With training, operate a copier and complete classroom cutting and clerical tasks
• Speak and communicate clearly with children
• Be able to sit and get up from the floor or low seated position
• Be part of a P.E. class and be able to support sport activities

Skills

Experience working with children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

To provide classroom and student support in the 12:1:4 program. The assignment includes providing personal care and toileting needs for students. Grades 6-8.

10months per year. Follows the student calendar

Eligible for NYS Retirement System benefits andholiday, sick and personal days.

Valuing Differences, Strengthening Community

Brighton Central School District seeks candidates for faculty and staff positions who are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where all students, faculty and staff can thrive. We value a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills, recognizing that they enrich our school community and enhance learning for everyone. A broad understanding of and appreciation for different backgrounds and viewpoints is essential to our mission.

The Brighton Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation (the term “sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. In addition, students are also afforded protection based on weight.

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma is required.

Experience working with children preferred.

In this job as a Paraprofessional, you may be requiredto complete the following tasks:

• Lift, carry, pull up to 60 lbs.
• Be outdoors for up to an hour year around in potentially inclement weather
• Be on your feet and supervising consistently for up to an hour
• Be able to run and keep up with a child
• With training, operate a copier and complete classroom cutting and clerical tasks
• Speak and communicate clearly with children
• Be able to sit and get up from the floor or low seated position.
• Be part of a P.E. class and be able to support sport activities