Personal Care Aide

Orleans/Niagara BOCES; Town of Ridgeway (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Orleans/Niagara BOCES is seeking a Personal Care Aide to support students in special education programs. The role requires patience, flexibility, and the ability to take direction while working as part of a collaborative team.

TCIS and de-escalation training are preferred. The position may involve physical duties up to 40 lbs, with regular attendance and dependability essential for success in a school setting in New York.

Qualifications

• Assists in programs of special education.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, lift up to 40 lbs as needed.
• TCIS and de-escalation training preferred.
• Regular attendance and dependability required.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in special education programs.
• Take direction and work collaboratively as part of a team.

Skills

Teamwork

Patience

Flexibility

Ability to take direction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teacher Aide (Personal Care Aide)
• Date Posted:
  11/4/2026
• Date Available:
  12/07/2026
• Closing Date:
  11/15/2026

ORLEANS/NIAGARA BOCES
Personal Care Aide

Job Description:
The individual will provide services in programs of special education. The individual will need the ability to take direction, be flexible, be able to exercise patience, and work collaboratively as a team member. The individual should have knowledge of or experience with students with disabilities. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) and de-escalation training is preferred. Regarding physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position, requirements may include the abilities to regularly and repetitively stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, push, pull, crawl, and kneel up to 40lbs. Regular attendance and dependability are required. Other responsibilities may be assigned. The assignment is subject to change.

Requirement: Civil Service � Non-competitiveHigh School Diploma or GED required
Salary: Anticipated starting salary range is $18.25 hour. Excellent benefits package.

• Excellent benefits package.