Teacher Aide GIS

Goshen Central School District; Town of Goshen (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Goshen Central School District in Goshen, NY, seeks a dedicated 1:1 Teacher Aide at Goshen Intermediate School to support teachers and students throughout the school day. The role focuses on assisting with routine classroom activities and supervising students during various school events.

This is a 10-month, school-year position with a 5.75-hour workday and an hourly rate of $21.78. The incumbent will help with small-group work, materials preparation, and basic clerical tasks while promoting a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain discipline and support classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Works with small groups of children reviewing repetitive classwork.
• Corrects papers and records grades under the direction of a teacher.
• Accompanies and supervises students during assemblies, field trips, playground activities, cafeteria periods, and other school events.
• Assists with preparations for science demonstrations, music and art classes, and audio-visual presentations.
• Proctors and assists in administering various tests.
• Performs clerical tasks related to classroom activities, including typing, copying, filing, distributing materials, preparing teaching aids, maintaining records, and taking attendance.
• Assists in classroom management and crisis intervention as directed by the teacher.
• Assists students with disabilities in maintaining a normal school routine, including bus arrivals and departures, cafeteria assistance, toileting, evacuation drills, lifting and carrying when necessary.
• May arrange parent conferences under teacher direction.
• May relieve classroom teachers for emergencies or meetings as needed.
• May perform food service, school monitor, or custodial/cleaner duties on a substitute basis.

Skills

Classroom routines

Relationship building

Instructional support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Goshen Central School District

Position Title: 1:1 Teacher Aide
Location: Goshen Intermediate School
Hourly Rate: $21.78per hour
Hours: 5.75 hours per day
Schedule: 10-Month, School year position (calendar follows district schedule)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is non-professional work involving responsibility for assisting school teachers in the performance of their non-teaching duties through a variety of activities related to the learning process. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, administrator, or senior official in accordance with well-established procedures. The Teacher Aide performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Works with small groups of children reviewing repetitive classwork
• Corrects papers and records grades under the direction of a teacher
• Accompanies and supervises students during assemblies, field trips, playground activities, cafeteria periods, and other school events
• Assists with preparations for science demonstrations, music and art classes, and audio-visual presentations
• Proctors and assists in administering various tests
• Performs clerical tasks related to classroom activities, including typing, copying, filing, distributing materials, preparing teaching aids, maintaining records, and taking attendance
• Assists in classroom management and crisis intervention as directed by the teacher
• Assists students with disabilities in maintaining a normal school routine, including bus arrivals and departures, cafeteria assistance, toileting, evacuation drills, lifting and carrying when necessary
• May arrange parent conferences under teacher direction
• May relieve classroom teachers for emergencies or meetings as needed
• May perform food service, school monitor, or custodial/cleaner duties on a substitute basis

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Working knowledge of classroom routines
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, and staff
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions\
• Ability to maintain discipline and support classroom management
• Clerical aptitude
• Resourcefulness, tact, courtesy, and good judgment
• Neat personal appearance
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Goshen Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma