Teacher Aide (Cafeteria/General Education), Probationary (High School)

Yorktown Central School Dist; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 23,791 - 40,776; Full time

Job summary

Yorktown Central School Dist is seeking a Teacher Aide for a probationary position at the High School. The role involves supporting certified staff and assisting students with academic needs and during non-instructional activities like lunch supervision. Candidates must have a high school diploma, experience with children, and complete specific state workshops. The pay rate ranges from $17.27 to $29.60 per hour, and the position is available immediately.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Completion of required State Workshops on Child Abuse, School Safety and Dignity for All Students.
• Approval by the Westchester Department of Civil Services.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students with various skills.
• Assist in administration and correction of classroom exercises.
• Document student learning and performance.
• Manage classroom behavior.
• Supervise student lunch programs and recreational activities.
• Assist students on field trips.
• Distribute educational materials as needed.
• Assist with parent contact to encourage involvement.
• Help students with disabilities with daily living activities.
• Follow safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Ability to carry out instructions

Arithmetic operations

Use of computers and software applications

Working with diverse groups

Maintaining confidentiality

Compassionate relationship with students with special needs

Cooperative working relationships

Effective writing and verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Teacher Aide (Cafeteria/General Education), Probationary (High School) JobID: 2601

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Aide
• Date Posted: 4/21/2026
• Location: High School
• Date Available: Immediate Vacancy

Teacher Aide Range = $17.27 - $29.60 per hour

Job Title: Teacher Aide Job Category: CTA/TA Contract

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as supervising lunch, recess, proctoring exams and assisting with equipment. Assist Certified Teachers with clerical duties, health-related activities, behavior management, records management and student supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children.
• Completion of required State Workshops on Child Abuse, School Safety and Dignity for All Students ($0-$50 per workshop).
• Approval by the Westchester Department of Civil Services ($40 fee).

Primary Activities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies, and distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.