Special Education Teacher Aide — 6-Hour, 10-Month Role

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES; Red Jacket (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays & leave time

NYS retirement

Health & dental insurance

Job summary

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is hiring Teacher Aides to support students across our Special Education programs throughout the region. This is meaningful, hands-on work where your presence truly matters every single day.

The schedule is 6 hours per day, 10-month position following the school calendar (evenings, holidays, and summers off!) with the option to work during summer school. Hourly pay rate of $16.00 - $18.72 (dependent on experience).

Qualifications

• Civil Service eligibility for Teacher Aide; high school diploma or equivalency required.
• Willing to participate in ongoing professional development and meetings.
• Fingerprinting and background check required per NYS Law.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with non-instructional duties to support students with disabilities, individually or in small groups.
• Provide general supervision in classrooms, hallways, lunchroom, and playground.
• Assist with classroom management and behavior support, including crisis intervention under program guidance.
• Perform physical intervention techniques when necessary.
• Assist in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and safety plans.
• Support de-escalation, prevention, and response to student crises.
• Prepare classroom materials, projects, and displays.
• Support IEPs and 504 Plan implementations under certified staff direction.
• Maintain FERPA confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

TCI Training

Job description

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is hiring Teacher Aides to support students across our Special Education programs throughout the region. This is meaningful, hands-on work where your presence truly matters every single day.

The schedule is 6 hours per day, 10-month position following the school calendar (evenings, holidays, and summers off!) with the option to work during summer school. Hourly pay rate of $16.00 - $18.72 (dependent on experience).