Teacher Aide - Maple West Elementary

Maple West Elementary School; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Job summary

Maple West Elementary School in Williamsville, NY seeks a part-time Teacher Aide to support students in a special education setting. The role includes assisting teachers, supervising students, and helping with class activities from 8:30am to 3:00pm, 30 hours per week across 10 months per school year.

Responsibilities include one-to-one or small group support, monitoring student progress, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR
• Four (4) years of experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
• Ability to establish good relationships with students, teachers and others; ability to gain and hold the confidence of and to maintain a patient and understanding attitude towards school children; ability to maintain order in classrooms and to enforce school regulations with firmness.

Responsibilities

• Is familiar with and contributes to the successful implementation of the District’s Mission and Belief statements;
• Oversees students in completing assigned projects;
• Assists the teacher in recording grades and marks;
• Proctors and otherwise helps to conduct examinations;
• Assists the teacher in correcting test papers, themes and essays;
• Manages records, materials and equipment;
• Supervises students doing remedial work directed by teacher;
• Assists in preparing bulletin boards, teacher aids and organization of necessary materials;
• Assists in operating audio-visual equipment when required;
• Arranges for films and projectors, as well as ordering other related equipment and supplies;
• Helps to set up science laboratory equipment, conduct experiments and performs limited review of student laboratory reports;
• Helps in the technical preparation and production of television programs;
• Reads to and plays records for children in primary grades;
• Provides piano, violin or other musical accompaniment;
• Assists teachers in the supervision of students and performs other support services which are determined and supervised by teachers.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Teacher Aide - Maple West Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5985479
Application Deadline: Nov 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

30 hours/week 6 hours/day

Initial hours of Assignment:8:30am-3:00 pm

10 months per school year

Teacher Aides may be required to provide personal care to students including toileting. Lifting may be involved. Aides may be working in life skills classrooms, job coaching or with special needs students.

Duties:

• Provide support to students in all curricular areas in a special education setting.
• Work closely with classroom teachers, students, and administrators.
• Working with students in regular education settings. Work one to one or in a small group setting with students in order to support and reinforce the instruction of the classroom or special education teacher.
• Monitor students in various locations inside and outside the school.
• Reinforce behavioral expectations of the school.

Requirements:

• Mustdemonstrate a positive and professional attitude.
• Must work well with students
• Must demonstratethe ability to interact positively with all high school students and staff.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to improve and expand skills.
• Must have a willingness to communicate and work collaboratively with school personnel for the improvement of student achievement and character development.
• Must take initiative and complete tasks with little or no direction.

Preferred:

• Prior experience working with children
• Computer skills
• Collaborative with faculty/staff

Non-competetive Civil Service job description:

Distinguishing Features of the Class: The work involves relieving school teaches in a large suburban school district of that part of their duties which, while related to the teaching process, can be performed by noncertified personnel. The work requires the incumbent to have some knowledge of the specific area of instruction performed by the teacher, to which the teacher aide is assigned. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment and to have considerable ability in getting along with children. Does related work as required.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR
• Four (4) years of experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

NOTE: This position is not designed to replace clerical positions such as Typist, Stenographer or Clerk. Also, it is not designed to assist a Teacher in the teaching process; this is reserved for Teaching Assistants. See Section 80.33 Rules of the Board of Regents and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

Special Requirements: Ability to establish good relationships with students, teachers and others; ability to gain and hold the confidence of and to maintain a patient and understanding attitude towards school children; ability to maintain order in classrooms and to enforce school regulations with firmness; familiarity with classroom routine; good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved; resourcefulness in conducting activities indirectly related to teaching process; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; dependability; neat personal appearance; tact; courtesy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Reports to: All work is performed under the direct supervision of the teacher or school principal.

Typical Work Activities:

• Is familiar with and contributes to the successful implementation of the District’s Mission and Belief statements;
• Oversees students in completing assigned projects;
• Assists the teacher in recording grades and marks;
• Proctors and otherwise helps to conduct examinations;
• Assists the teacher in correcting test papers, themes and essays;
• Manages records, materials and equipment;
• Supervises students doing remedial work directed by teacher;
• Assists in preparing bulletin boards, teacher aids and organization of necessary materials;
• Assists in operating audio-visual equipment when required;
• Arranges for films and projectors, as well as ordering other related equipment and supplies;
• Reads in a foreign language from prepared scripts for tape recording purposes;
• Assists in overseeing technical operations or language laboratory equipment;
• Helps to set up science laboratory equipment, conduct experiments and performs limited review of student laboratory reports;
• Helps in the technical preparation and production of television programs;
• Reads to and plays records for children in primary grades;
• Provides piano, violin or other musical accompaniment;
• Assists teachers in the supervision of students and performs other support services which are determined and supervised by teachers.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

The Williamsville Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or disability. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $18.90 to $18.90 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tara Meyers , Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]