Teacher Aide Probationary - High School

Job Title

Teacher Aide (1:1), Probationary - High School

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teacher Aide
• Date Posted: 4/21/2026
• Location:
  
  High School
• Date Available:
  
  Immediate Vacancy

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, the Teacher Aide assists certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, frees certified employees from non-professional duties such as supervising lunch, recess, proctoring exams, and assisting with equipment. The Teacher Aide also assists with clerical duties, health‑related activities, behavior management, records management, and student supervision.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children.
• Completion of required State Workshops on Child Abuse, School Safety and Dignity for All Students ($0‑50 per workshop).
• Approval by the Westchester Department of Civil Services ($40 fee).

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Assist professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assist with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task.
• Assist students in non‑instructional areas such as supervising student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non‑instructional areas.
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision.
• Construct, copy, distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assist teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize participation in school or learning activities.
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing proper assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students, employees, and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Starting Range: $16.77 - $22.64 per hour. Salary Range: $17.27 - $29.60 per hour (2025/2026).