Special Education Aide — Small Classes, Collaborative Team

Stanley G Falk School; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid school breaks and holidays

Optional six-week summer session

Job summary

Falk-Cambridge is hiring Teacher Aides in Buffalo, NY, to support instruction and student engagement under the supervision of a classroom teacher.

With small classes and a structured environment, you’ll help manage behavior and foster social-emotional growth for students ages 5–21 across Western New York. This role suits individuals from education, human services, or related fields seeking meaningful daily impact.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or coursework in education, special education, human services, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in a school or therapeutic setting preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide individualized student support and maintain student engagement.
• Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Willingness to participate in required professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to provide individualized academic support.
• Support student supervision in classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, and other school settings.
• Help create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Support students' academic, behavioral, social, and emotional growth.
• Implement behavior management strategies and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques when necessary.
• Serve as a positive role model and support students in developing appropriate social and emotional skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and other members of the educational team.
• Assist with classroom organization, record keeping, and general classroom support

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Student engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree coursework

Job description

Falk-Cambridge is hiring Teacher Aides in Buffalo, NY, to support instruction and student engagement under the supervision of a classroom teacher.

With small classes and a structured environment, you’ll help manage behavior and foster social-emotional growth for students ages 5–21 across Western New York. This role suits individuals from education, human services, or related fields seeking meaningful daily impact.