Teacher Aide (Secondary Classrooms)

Stanley G. Falk School; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid school breaks and holidays

Optional six-week summer session

Job summary

Falk-Cambridge is hiring Teacher Aides in Buffalo, NY, to support instruction and student engagement under the supervision of a classroom teacher.

With small classes and a structured environment, you’ll help manage behavior and foster social-emotional growth for students ages 5–21 across Western New York. This role suits individuals from education, human services, or related fields seeking meaningful daily impact.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or coursework in education, special education, human services, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in a school or therapeutic setting preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide individualized student support and maintain student engagement.
• Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Willingness to participate in required professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to provide individualized academic support.
• Support student supervision in classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, and other school settings.
• Help create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Support students' academic, behavioral, social, and emotional growth.
• Implement behavior management strategies and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques when necessary.
• Serve as a positive role model and support students in developing appropriate social and emotional skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and other members of the educational team.
• Assist with classroom organization, record keeping, and general classroom support

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Student engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree coursework

Job description

Find Your Fit at Falk School!
Falk-Cambridge| Buffalo, NY

Pay: $21.64 per hour ($30,296 per school year)
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:35 AM – 2:35 PM

Falk-Cambridge is hiring Teacher Aides to join our team.

We know that finding the right school environment matters. Our team will review your experience, interests, and qualifications and connect you with school leadership at the campus that may be the best fit for you.

Whether you have experience in education, human services, behavioral support, or are looking to begin a career working with students, we want to learn more about you.

Why Falk School?

At Falk School, our mission is to provide a supportive, transformational learning community. We believe every student deserves a learning environment where they feel valued, challenged, and empowered to succeed.

Founded in 1986, Falk School serves students ages 5–21 across four Western New York campuses through highly structured classrooms and individualized educational supports. As an affiliate of Child & Family Services, we are committed to helping students build the academic, behavioral, and life skills needed to thrive.

Our classrooms are intentionally small—typically six students supported by one teacher and one teacher aide—allowing staff to build meaningful relationships with students and provide individualized support throughout the school day.

As a Teacher Aide at Falk School, you'll work alongside a classroom teacher to support instruction, student engagement, behavior management, and social-emotional growth. You'll be part of a collaborative school team while making a meaningful impact on students every day.

Why Teacher Aides Choose Falk School

Small classroom sizes (typically 6 students)

One Teacher + One Teacher Aide in every classroom

Collaborative and supportive school teams

Paid school breaks and holidays

Optional six-week summer session

Meaningful relationships with students

Hands-on experience in special education

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Make a lasting impact every day

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional and non-instructional activities
• Work with students individually and in small groups to provide individualized academic support
• Support student supervision in classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, and other school settings
• Help create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
• Support students' academic, behavioral, social, and emotional growth
• Implement behavior management strategies and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques when necessary
• Serve as a positive role model and support students in developing appropriate social and emotional skills
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and other members of the educational team
• Assist with classroom organization, record keeping, and general classroom support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or coursework in education, special education, human services, or a related field preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities in a school or therapeutic setting preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to provide individualized student support and maintain student engagement
• Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Willingness to participate in required professional development and training

*No teaching certification required

Falk School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Keywords: Teacher Aide, Teaching Assistant, Classroom Aide, Special Education Aide, Paraprofessional, Educational Aide, School Aide, Student Support, Behavioral Support, Instructional Aide

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