One-on-One School Support Aide

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services in New York State seeks a School-Based 1:1 Teacher Aide to support one student during the school day, implementing teacher-directed and agency strategies to promote academic, social, and functional success.

This role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and interdisciplinary teams, data collection, behavior support, and maintaining professional boundaries while ensuring safety and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required (NYS minimum standard for teacher aides).
• Experience working with children, preferably in a school or childcare setting.
• Successful completion of agency-provided Teacher Aide Training Program (required before placement).
• Coursework in education, psychology, or related fields a plus.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to one assigned student during the school day in academic, behavioral, and social settings.
• Implement teacher- and agency-designed strategies, accommodations, and behavior support plans as directed.
• Assist with classroom activities, transitions, and participation to promote inclusion and engagement.
• Collect observational data on student performance, behavior, and engagement, as required by the teacher or agency.
• Encourage and reinforce positive behaviors and functional communication skills.
• Support daily routines such as arrival/dismissal, lunch, specials, and group activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
• Promote independence while providing appropriate levels of assistance in academic, functional, or self-care tasks (as directed).
• Communicate regularly with the classroom teacher, agency supervisor, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in accordance with school, agency, and state regulations.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Teacher Aide Training Program

Coursework in education/psychology

Job description

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services in New York State seeks a School-Based 1:1 Teacher Aide to support one student during the school day, implementing teacher-directed and agency strategies to promote academic, social, and functional success.

This role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and interdisciplinary teams, data collection, behavior support, and maintaining professional boundaries while ensuring safety and inclusion.