Special Education Classroom Support Aide

Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES; Town of Manheim (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES seeks a Teacher Aide to assist teachers by performing duties related to the teaching process and supporting students with learning activities.

The role emphasizes supervision, student positioning, transport to therapy, bus assistance, feeding when needed, and helping students stay focused. Graduation from high school and related experience are expected; competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with related experience in education.
• Ability to establish good relationships with children.
• Familiarity with classroom routines and procedures.
• Strong clerical aptitude to handle routine tasks.
• Resourcefulness in supporting teaching activities.
• Neat personal appearance and good discipline.
• Tact and good judgment in interactions.
• Ability to meet physical demands of lifting/positioning students.

Responsibilities

• Assist with spelling, punctuation and grammar with individual students.
• Provide close supervision to students in special classes.
• Assist with transportation and loading/unloading of students.
• Help with feeding and placing students in seating/therapy schedules.
• Walk with students, provide breaks and keep them focused on tasks.
• Notify teacher of issues and progress.

Skills

Relationship with children

Classroom routine

Specialized duties knowledge

Clerical aptitude

Resourcefulness

Neat appearance

Maintain discipline

Tact

Good judgment

Physical condition

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES seeks a Teacher Aide to assist teachers by performing duties related to the teaching process and supporting students with learning activities.

The role emphasizes supervision, student positioning, transport to therapy, bus assistance, feeding when needed, and helping students stay focused. Graduation from high school and related experience are expected; competitive benefits apply.