Special Education Teacher Aide

Orleans-Niagara BOCES; Town of Ridgeway (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Orleans-Niagara BOCES in New York is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher Aide to join a small, focused high school program. You will support students on job skills, independence, and academics while collaborating with a team.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED; TCIS and de-escalation training are preferred. Expect a challenging but rewarding role with a starting hourly range of $20.16–$21.40 and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• TCIS and de-escalation training preferred.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, sitting, lifting up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in special education programs in a small high school setting.
• Support students focused on job skills, independence, and academics.
• Collaborate with a team and take direction from supervisor.
• Maintain regular attendance and dependability.

Skills

Team player

Patience

Flexibility

Ability to take direction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TCIS training (Preferred)

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Teacher Aide
• Date Posted:
  10/20/2026
• Date Available:
  11/16/2026
• Closing Date:
  10/30/2026

ORLEANS/NIAGARA BOCES
Special Education Teacher Aide

Job Description: The individual will provide services in programs of special education, working in a small, specialized high school with students focused on job skills, independence, and academics. The individual will need the ability to take direction, be flexible, be patient, and work collaboratively as a team member. The individual should have knowledge regarding 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, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, carry, push, and pull up to 40lbs. Regular attendance and dependability are required. Other responsibilities may be assigned.
Requirement: Civil Service – Non-competitiveHigh School Diploma or GED required

Salary:Anticipated starting salary range is $20.16-$21.40 per hour based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits package.