Teacher Aide, Classroom 0926-0012

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES; Town of West Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual holidays

Generous paid personal/sick time

Health and dental plans (employer pays

Medical insurance waiver allowance

Life insurance at no cost

FSA plan

Commitment to diversity, equity, and i

NYS Retirement System

403b and 457 retirement plans

Job summary

Erie 1 BOCES Winchester Academy is seeking a Classroom Teacher Aide for a 6:1:3 classroom. You will assist the teacher, work with individual students, and help with arrivals, departures, and daily living activities in a compassionate environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be prepared to obtain TCIS Level 3 certification and ABA training; experience is welcome but not required. The role offers generous benefits and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• A) Graduation from high school or equivalent; or.
• B) Four years of experience in a related field with specialized duties; or.
• C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by (A) and (B).

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom activities as directed by the teacher.
• Work with individual children as directed by a teacher.
• Assist children with arrival/departure and daily routines.
• Keep supplies and materials organized and prepared.
• Help implement the classroom behavior management plan.
• Lifts/transports students in daily living activities when needed.
• Be an active part of the classroom education team and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Patience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

4 years of experience in a related field

Equivalent training/experience

Job description

Location: Erie 1 BOCES
Special Education Services
Winchester Academy
West Seneca, NY

Hours: 7:30AM - 2:45PM

GenerousBenefits Packageincluding but not limited to the following:

• Paid annual holidays
• Generous Paid Personal/Sick time
• Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)
• Medical Insurance waiver allowance
• Life insurance at NO cost to you
• FSA plan
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• NYS RetirementSystem
• 403b AND 457 retirement plans

Erie 1 BOCES is seeking a Classroom Teacher Aide for 6:1:3 classroom at our Winchester Academy. Kind and caring individuals are encouraged to apply. This position requires working with students with disabilities under the direction of the classroom teacher. Applicants should have a positive outlook, a strong work ethic and be compassionate.

Job Description:

1. Assists with classroom activities as directed by the teacher.
2. Works with individual children as directed by a teacher.
3. Assists children with arrival and departure involving coats, boots, and lunches.
4. Helps keep supplies and materials in order.
5. Helps prepare materials for their use.
6. Cleans up and puts away materials after use.
7. Changes children's clothing and cleanses children, if necessary.
8. Assists the teacher in implementing the classroom and/or individual student's behavior management program.
9. Accompanies a child when removal from a classroom is necessary or when the child must go to another part of the building.
10. Assists in restraining students who may exhibit behaviors that are injurious to self or others.
11. Assists and supervises games and free play, both indoors and outdoors.
12. Assists the teacher in the implementation of activities that include but are not limited to: feeding, toileting, and other activities of daily living(e.g. grooming, hygiene, leisure/recreation, etc.).
13. Lifts and transports students in conjunction with daily living activities.
    1. Teacher Aides working with non-ambulatory students are expected to lift 40- pound loads independently and may be required to lift/move students weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance from another adult and/or with the use of appropriate lifting devices.
    2. SPECIAL NOTE: The ability to lift/move students either independently or with assistance is a condition of employment for teacher aides who work with non-ambulatory students. Initial and periodic physical examinations will test this ability. Teacher aides should not attempt to lift more than one-third of their body weight without assistance from another adult or appropriate lifting devices.
14. Be an active part of the classroom education team, as demonstrated by following teacher directions, being cooperative, showing support for other team members and focusing on student needs and outcomes.
15. Discuss parental requests for information with the teacher before responding.
16. Maintains confidentiality of student information.

Special Notes:

When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to thePosting Number noted above.
Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, HumanResources) at least 48 hours priorto the interview.

Minimum Civil Service Qualifications:

A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; or;

B) Four (4) years of experience and knowledge in a particular fieldwhere specialized duties are involved, not necessarily in an aide role; or;

C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Additional Qualifications:

• Required/willing to obtain TCIS Level 3 certification and ABA Training
• Applicants should have a positive outlook, a strong work ethic and work well in a team setting.
• Kind and caring individuals are encouraged to apply
• Experience preferred but not required

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026