Shared Health Aides

Poughkeepsie City School District; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a Shared Health Aide to provide essential support to students with special needs. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities as outlined in IEPs, including escorting and supporting students during emergencies. Candidates must comply with fingerprinting regulations and preference will be given for First Aid and CPR training. This is a crucial role aimed at improving student outcomes within the educational framework. The position is available immediately and offers a starting salary of $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be fingerprinted according to Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
• First Aid and CPR training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide shared support to students with special needs as specified in IEPs.
• Assist with escorting children at the start and end of the school day.
• Support children during recess, fire drills, and other emergencies.

Skills

Fingerprinting

First Aid and CPR Training

Job description

• Position Type: Civil Service/ Shared Health Aide
• Date Posted: 1/7/2026
• Location: Poughkeepsie City School District
• Date Available: As soon as practicable

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 25-26-126 SHARED HEALTH AIDE - JANUARY 2026 POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: SHARED HEALTH AIDE POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

QUALIFICATIONS

• According to Civil Service Rules and Regulations;
• Must be fingerprinted;
• First Aid and CPR Training preferred.

DUTIES

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides shared support to students with special needs with activities that might be necessary as described in IEPs; duties may include escorting child in and out of building at start and end of school day; assisting child at recess and during fire drills or other emergencies; in addition, may be assisting with toilet skills and eating lunch.

Incumbents of this position may also be employed to provide one-on-one service for students with special needs. The work is performed under the general supervision with more direct supervision from instructors and therapists in matters regarding health-related procedures; redirection. The work involves direct, daily contact with students; may be 1:1 in some circumstances. Supervision over others is not normally a responsibility of this job.

APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

EFFECTIVE DATE

As soon as practicable

SALARY

Starting at $20/hour

FINAL DATE FOR FILING

Open until filled

TO APPLY

Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application. *Please refer to job ID:1482.

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure, which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.