Teacher Aide BCSD

Binghamton City School District; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton City School District is seeking a dedicated instructional assistant to support students in the classroom under the supervision of a teacher. Responsibilities include assisting with materials, guiding individual learners, and helping with exams and records.

Strong communication with students and the ability to maintain discipline at times are important. A high school diploma or GED is required; experience with school-aged children is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma required.
• Preferred one year of experience working with school-aged children.
• Experience assisting teachers with classroom activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Escort students and support instructional activities as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in setting up reading and math laboratory equipment and materials.
• Provide one-on-one help to students with learning problems under supervision.
• Proctor examinations and monitor student behavior when needed.
• Prepare teaching aids and help maintain student records and files.
• Support teachers with grading and recording test results.
• May monitor students during lunch periods when required.

Skills

Good general intelligence

Ability to establish goodrelationships

Familiarity with classroom routine

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

This position involves the performance of duties in assisting and supporting the instructional and educational process for children. The work differs from School Monitor in that the incumbents are selected primarily to provide instruction to children, whereas the School Monitors are more concerned with disciplinary and behavior situations. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher. Supervision is normally exercised over students, usually on a one‑on‑one basis. Does related work as required. May elect to monitor during the lunch period. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position, including but not limited to the following:

• Escorting students to and from classes
• Climbing stairs
• Lifting 20 pounds or more
• Standing for twenty minutes or more

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Completed Support Staff Application
• Submit three letters of recommendation
• High School diploma or GED required.

Typical Work Activities

• Helps to set up reading and math laboratory equipment
• Performs a limited review of student work
• Helps in the technical preparation and production of the teaching program.
• Proctors and otherwise helps to conduct examinations.
• May assist teachers in correcting test papers, recording grades, maintaining files, and preparing statistical reports.
• May be required to work closely with individual children on specific learning problems such as spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• May be required to give close supervision to children in special classes.
• May monitor students during the lunch period.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

• Good general intelligence
• Ability to establish good relationships with children and others
• Familiarity with the classroom routine
• Good background or knowledge in a specific field where specialized duties are involved
• Above average clerical aptitudeResourcefulness in conducting the above-described activities is indirectly related to the teaching process
• Neat personal appearance
• Ability to maintain discipline
• Tact and courtesy
• Good Judgment

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma required.

Preferred Qualifications

1 year of experience working with school‑aged children.