Teacher Aide, WEC

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 hours per day

10-month schedule

Health & dental insurance

NYS retirement

Paid holidays & leave time

Job summary

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is seeking Teacher Aides to support students across Special Education programs in our region. This role involves assisting teachers, supervising students, and participating in crisis intervention when needed.

Position features a 6-hour day, a 10-month calendar with evenings, holidays, and summers off, and an hourly pay range of $16.00 - $18.72 depending on experience. Benefits include paid holidays, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Civil Service eligibility for Teacher Aide.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with adults and students.
• Physical ability to perform essential functions, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher by performing non-instructional duties to support students with disabilities.
• Provide general supervision in classrooms, hallways, lunchroom, and playgrounds.
• Assist with classroom management and behavior support under staff direction.
• Implement safety and de-escalation strategies and participate in crisis intervention when needed.
• Prepare classroom materials and assist with displays and projects.
• Support implementation of IEPs and Section 504 Plans as directed by certified staff.
• Maintain FERPA confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Engage in ongoing professional development as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is hiring Teacher Aides to support students across our Special Education programs throughout the region. This is meaningful, hands‑on work where your presence truly matters every single day.

Work Schedule & Benefits

• 6 hours per day
• 10-month position following the school calendar (evenings, holidays, and summers off!) with the option to work during summer school
• Hourly Pay Rate of $16.00 - $18.72 (dependent on experience)
• Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.
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What You’ll Do

• Assist the classroom teacher by performing non‑instructional duties to support students with disabilities individually, in small groups and/or test proctoring.
• Assist with general supervision of students in a multitude of settings including, but not limited to classroom, hallways, lunchroom, and playground.
• Assist with classroom management of students and monitoring individual student behavior through crisis intervention by implementing positive behavior management strategies or others supported by the program.
• Perform physical intervention techniques (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) when necessary.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and safety plans under staff direction
• Support de‑escalation and prevention strategies, and respond to student crises as requested.
• Assist with the preparation of classroom materials, projects, demonstrations and displays.
• Support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans under the direction of certified staff
• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA
• Utilize your own special skills and abilities by assisting the instructional program in such areas as foreign language, arts, crafts, music, recreation, vocational or other similar subject areas when requested/appropriate.
• Ride the school bus with students and support students in community‑based learning activities (work experience, field trips, vocational training).
• Assist in self‑help, personal care activities, including toileting, and mobility for students with disabilities.
• Willing to continue ongoing professional development in support of program placement.
• Perform other duties related to specific programs.
• Complete required training as assigned, including TCI‑S
• Attend meetings, as necessary.

Requirements

• Civil Service eligibility for Teacher Aide required: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma
• Work collaboratively with team members to effectively support all students in program assignments.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students.
• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation) including, but not limited to:
  • Performing physical intervention techniques,
  • Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 lbs,
  • Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, and/or reaching.
  • Supporting/transporting students in wheelchairs and/or providing assistance with transfer, ambulation and positioning.
  • Escorting and/or walking with (in some cases running after) students in multiple settings such as in community based activities, nature walks and school buildings.
• Fingerprinting and background check required (per NYS Law)