Personal Care Aide

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Orleans-Niagara BOCES in Ridgeway, NY is seeking a Personal Care Aide to support students in special education programs. The role requires the ability to take direction, be flexible, be patient, and work collaboratively as a team member. TCIS and de-escalation training are preferred.

Regular attendance is required, with duties including assisting with activities and mobility in a school setting. Starting salary around $18.25 per hour with an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have knowledge of or experience with students with disabilities.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) and de-escalation training is preferred.
• Ability to follow directions, be flexible, and work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in programs of special education.
• Take direction, be flexible and work collaboratively as a team member.
• Assist with students with disabilities and support daily activities as needed.

Skills

Student support

Teamwork

Patience

De-escalation training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• 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.