Special Education Aide: Meaningful Hands-On Support

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES; Center (IN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 25,788; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

NYS Retirement System

Loan forgiveness

Tuition discounts

Employee discounts on mobile plans

Job summary

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is seeking a Teacher Aide (BEC) to support students in Special Education programs across the region. This hands-on position offers meaningful daily interaction, helping teachers manage classrooms and support individual student needs.

The role runs 6 hours per day, with a 10-month school calendar and options for summer work. Pay ranges from $16.00 to $18.72 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, NYS retirement, loan forgiveness, and discounts.

Qualifications

• Civil Service eligibility for Teacher Aide required and a high school diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team to support students in program assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher by performing non-instructional duties to support students with disabilities individually, in small groups and/or test proctoring.
• Assist with general supervision of students in various settings including classroom, hallways, lunchroom, and playground.
• Implement behavior plans and safety interventions under staff direction and assist with crisis de-escalation as needed.
• Prepare classroom materials, projects, demonstrations and displays; support IEPs and 504 plans under certified staff guidance.
• Attend meetings and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is seeking a Teacher Aide (BEC) to support students in Special Education programs across the region. This hands-on position offers meaningful daily interaction, helping teachers manage classrooms and support individual student needs.

The role runs 6 hours per day, with a 10-month school calendar and options for summer work. Pay ranges from $16.00 to $18.72 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, NYS retirement, loan forgiveness, and discounts.