Teacher Aide, Classroom 1126-0002

Erie 1 BOCES; Town of West Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Personal/Sick time

Health and dental plans

Life insurance

FSA plan

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NYS Retirement System

403b and 457 plans

Job summary

Erie 1 BOCES Winchester Academy in West Seneca, NY seeks a Classroom Teacher Aide to support students with disabilities under a classroom teacher's guidance. You will assist with daily activities, help individual children, and participate in behavior management within a 6:1:3 setting.

Ideal candidates show kindness, a positive outlook, and compassion, with a strong work ethic and team spirit to ensure student needs and outcomes are met daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalency and/or four years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to obtain TCIS Level 3 certification and ABA Training.
• Positive outlook, strong work ethic and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom activities as directed by the teacher.
• Support individual children as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Help with arrival/departure, coats, boots and lunches.
• Maintain supplies and prepare materials for use.
• Assist in implementing behavior management programs.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Adaptable

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Four years of experience in relevant field

Tools

TCIS Level 3 certification

ABA Training

Job description

Location:

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

Hours:

7:30AM - 2:45PM

Generous Benefits Package including 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.


14. Teacher Aides working with non‑ambulatory students are expected to lift 40‑ pounds 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.


15. 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.


16. 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.


17. Discuss parental requests for information with the teacher before responding.


18. Maintains confidentiality of student information.

Special Notes:

When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to the Posting 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 field where 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