Teacher Aide, Personal 1026-0005

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual holidays

Generous paid personal/sick time

Premium health and dental plans (E1B 8

Medical insurance waiver allowance

Life insurance at no cost to you

FSA plan

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, andIN

Job summary

Erie 1 BOCES seeks Personal Teacher Aides for Winchester Academy, West Seneca, NY, to work 1:1 with students with disabilities under a teacher's direction. Ideal candidates show kindness, a strong work ethic and compassion, and are willing to support daily classroom routines.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities, preparing materials, and supporting behavior management plans in a collaborative school setting.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities and follow teacher directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom activities as directed by the teacher.
• Work with individual students one-on-one.
• Aid in arrival/departure routines (coats, boots, lunches).
• Help maintain supplies and prepare teaching materials.
• Support behavior management plans under teacher supervision.
• Supervise activities and assist with daily living tasks as needed.
• Assist with feeding, toileting, and other activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Four (4) years of experience in a related field

Equivalent combination of training and 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: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES

• 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

Job Description:

Erie 1 BOCES seeks Personal Teacher Aidesfor 2 to 3 anticipatedopenings at our Winchester Academy. Kind and caring individuals are encouraged to apply. This position requires working with students with disabilities one on one under the direction of the classroom teacher. Applicants should have a positive outlook, a strong work ethic and be compassionate.

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 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 prior to 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:

• Applicants should have a positive outlook, strong work ethic and work well in a team setting
• Kind and caring individuals are encouraged to apply
• Experience preferred but not required