Teacher Aide-Cuba Elementary

Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Boces; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Boces is seeking a Teacher Aide-Cuba Elementary to support Special Education programs across districts in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties, working under the Special Education Supervisor. The position focuses on assisting teachers, reinforcing skills, preparing materials, and supervising students to maintain a positive learning environment.

Four positions are available with a $17.00 per hour rate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• State Education Department clearance required for appointment.
• Experience assisting teachers and students in a classroom is preferred.
• Ability to read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Works with small groups of students, or one-on-one, reinforcing skills taught by a teacher.
• Helps teacher with bulletin boards, arts and crafts, and the conduct of games.
• Operates copy machines producing ditto copies, transparencies, and other copied material utilized in the teaching process.
• Takes attendance and distributes work folders.
• Directs students to class; proctors and assists in examinations.
• May perform incidental duplicating and typing tasks.
• Assists in toileting of incontinent children; assists children in daily living skills.
• Helps in feeding children who need this service; assists in transporting non-ambulatory or developmentally disabled children.
• Assists students with behavioral management needs; may supervise students in various settings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading

Writing

Tact and courtesy

Good judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff & Clerical (Civil Service)/ Teacher Aide - Special Education
  
• Date Posted:
  8/10/2026
  
• Location:
  BOCES - Cuba-Rushford CSD, New York
  
• Closing Date:
  09/10/2026
  
• District:
  Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Boces

Teacher Aide-Cuba Elementary

Division

Special Education - Serving classrooms in Cattaraugus & Allegany County school districts.

Supervisor

Special Education Supervisor

Number of Positions

4

Description

This is responsible work involving the performance of non-teaching tasks relating to the teaching process in a classroom or school. Incumbents relieve the teaching staff of that part of their duties related to teaching, which may be performed by a non-teacher. The duties of this class differ from those of School Monitor due to the more complex nature of the assignments that are performed, though on a limited basis Teacher Aide may be assigned monitoring duties. A Teacher Aide does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Works with small groups of students, or one-on-one, reinforcing skills taught by a teacher;
• Helps teacher with bulletin boards, arts and crafts, and the conduct of games;
• Operates copy machines producing ditto copies, transparencies, and other copied material utilized in the teaching process;
• Takes attendance and distributes work folders;
• Directs students to class;
• Proctors and assists in the conduct of examinations;
• May perform incidental duplicating and typing tasks;
• Assists in toileting of incontinent children;
• Assists children in daily living skills;
• Helps in feeding children who need this service;
• Assists in transporting non-ambulatory or developmentally disabled children;
• Assists students with behavioral management needs;
• May supervise students in various settings such as classroom, hall, lunchroom, bus, playground, or parking lot

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Ability to establish good relationships with students and teachers; ability to readily acquire a familiarity with school and classroom routine; ability to read and write English; resourcefulness in conducting activities related to the teaching process; tact; courtesy; good judgment, physical condition sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.

Salary

$17.00per hour

Minimum Qualifications

A.) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; -OR- B.) Training or experience in an area which will be utilized to aid the teaching process.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS/BOCES

Per regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.