Teacher Aide - Special Education

Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES is accepting applications for full-time Teacher Aide positions in Johnstown, NY. Teacher Aides work directly with students, assisting them with access to educational programs. Positions are available immediately, and successful applicants must be local residents.

Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates will also need a TEACH clearance for employment, and there may be an opportunity for summer work, although it is not required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with access to an educational program.
• Work directly with students in necessary capacities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

HFM BOCES Special Education is accepting applications for full-time, 10-month Teacher Aide positions. Teacher Aides work directly with students to assist them with access to an educational program. There may be additional opportunity for summer work for the Extended School Year Program, but it is not required. Positions are available immediately.

This application must be completed and uploaded to determine your eligibility for this position.

Civil Service Application

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma is required.

Special Requirements

None

Fulton County Civil Service

This is a Non-Competitive Civil Service position. Applicants must be a resident of Hamilton, Fulton or Montgomery County in order to be considered for this position.

TEACH Clearance

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. Formal job offer/selection is contingent on ability to obtain a fingerprint security clearance through the TEACH system prior to working. For more information: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tsei/ospra/.

Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination

HFM BOCES is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, admissions and employment. HFM BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the BOCES non-discrimination policies should be directed to Dr. Aaron Bochniak ([e-mail]), Assistant Superintendent for BOCES Operations and Component District Services, [phone], HFM BOCES, 2755 State Highway 67, Johnstown, NY 12095. Inquiries may also be addressed to the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, 646-428-3800, [e-mail]. (Revised 9/2020)