Teacher Aide/Assistant

Catholic Diocese of Buffalo; Town of Brighton (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo is seeking an instructional aide to work with students under teachers' guidance, reinforcing lessons and assisting with various instructional activities. The role emphasizes teamwork and a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities include group instruction support, supervision during meals and transitions, and help with IEPs/504 plans. Strong communication and CPR/first-aid certification are required; salary is $16.32 per hour.

Qualifications

• CPR and first-aid certification is required.
• Ability to establish relationships with children and others.
• Familiarity with classroom routines and general clerical aptitude.
• Neat personal appearance and professional conduct.
• Ability to maintain discipline with tact and good judgment.
• Physical condition commensurate with demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead small group lessons and activities.
• Supervise students during lunch and restroom breaks.
• Support students with IEPs and 504 plans (e.g., scribing, notes).
• Assist with attendance, grading records, and organizing materials.
• Provide supervision in hallways, lunchroom, and field trips.

Skills

CPR & first-aid

Relationship with children

Classroom routine

Neat appearance

Discipline & tact

Physical condition

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Brief Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to work directly with students to reinforce learning under the direction of consulting and/or regular school teachers in the performance of their instructional functions by performing varied duties associated with the teaching process and/or working with students that require assistance through the special education program, to reinforce what teachers have already taught. An aide/assistant may be assigned to an exceptional needs student situation as necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist and lead small group lessons and activities
• Be physically able to sit on the ground/floor with students
• Supervise students during lunch and restroom breaks
• Be a team player who is able to take direction when required but also demonstrates initiative
• Assist with arrival and dismissal procedures
• Supports the Church’s spiritual and pastoral mission
• Maintains compliance with Safe Environment requirements through attendance at a diocesan Safe Environment workshop and completion of ongoing training requirements as assigned
• Supports students with IEP’s and 504 plans such as scribing for students; reading tests/ exams, providing class notes, etc.
• Helps maintain an instructional environment conducive to teaching and learning
• Provides help with technical equipment, assistive technology, audio/visual programs
• Helps teachers in maintaining files, correction of papers, recording of grades, maintaining files and recording daily progress related to behavioral and/or academics of students for statistical information as necessary
• May lend a hand in the preparation of instructional materials, morning attendance, maintaining missing work folders for absent students, collecting homework and assignments
• Provides supervision in hallways, lunchroom, recess, field trips or when teacher is out of the classroom, and specials as needed
• May help teachers in the library, computer lab, music class, art class, etc.
• Helps in organizing classrooms, supply room and storage rooms
• Bus duty with outside supervision of children entering school; supervision inside building and as the children are moving through halls
• Other duties as requested by supervisor or principal

Qualifications: Required Education/Experience

Education Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience Required: Minimum of one (1) year work-related experience. It is helpful to have experience with and/or comfort level with computers/assistive technology.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required

• CPR and first-aid trained and certified
• Working knowledge and good background in specific field where specialized duties are involved
• Ability to establish relationships with children and others
• Good general intelligence, above average clerical aptitude
• Familiarity with classroom routine
• Resourcefulness in conducting above described activities indirectly related to teaching process
• Neat personal appearance
• Ability to maintain discipline, tact, courtesy, good judgment
• Physical condition commensurate with demands of the position

Desired Skills

Comfort with computer applications and other technology

Ergonomic Requirements

The functions of this position usually require standing and sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, light lifting (50 pounds), walking, carrying and other movements. Tasks involve working on a computer keyboard, computer software applications, involved extensive wrist, and hand movement. All individuals in this position are required to be able to perform these tasks without significant risk of injury to themselves or others, or to otherwise demonstrate or explain how they can perform the essential functions listed above.

Salary

$16.32 per hour