Teacher Aide

Cleveland Hill UFSD; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Hill UFSD is seeking a Teacher Aide to supervise students in the absence of the teacher and support instructional activities. Responsibilities include managing materials, assisting with testing, and maintaining important records while ensuring a safe learning environment.

The ideal candidate will work cooperatively with staff, communicate effectively with students and families, and demonstrate confidentiality in handling student information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience preferred in working with students with disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional and behavioral tasks as assigned.
• Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as directed.
• Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator.
• Monitor students to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Report student concerns promptly to the teacher and assist with resolution.
• Assist with testing and exams by proctoring and providing accommodations.
• Maintain records and files.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Location and Assignment subject to administrative discretion.

Skills

Empathy toward students with dis_abil/

Teamwork

Communication with students/parents/st

Confidentiality

Willingness to learn techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

District is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnic background, religion, sex, age, marital status and physical disability.

Teacher Aide Job Description

General Responsibilities

Provide supervision of students in the absence of the teacher; manage records, materials and equipment under the supervision of the teacher; attend to the physical needs of the students.

Essential Tasks

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned by teacher.
• Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator.
• Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Report student concerns directly and expeditiously to teacher and assist with student resolution.
• Assist with testing and exams by proctoring and providing acccommodations.
• Maintain various records and files.
• Perform related work as required.
• Position Location and Assignment are subject to administrative discretion

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Candidate must possess the ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques with disabled students, as needed; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff while maintaining confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

Significant standing; some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Must have the ability to lift 30 lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduation from High School or possession of a high school equivalency diploma or
2. 4 years' experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved or
3. An equivalent combination of training and experience as
   defined by the limits of 1 and 2
4. Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with classroom staff
5. Preference given to candidates experienced in working with students with disabilities