Teacher Aide​/Paraeducator

Job Title

Location of Position:
Fairport, NY 14450;
Various Locations

Term of Employment: 10-Month Position, Full-Time

Starting Date:
September 2026

Salary Range: $17 - $19.40 per hour Actual Salary Is Dependent Upon Experience and Contract.

Duties:

• 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. Willing and able to be trained and pass all components of TCI.
• Assist with the preparation of classroom materials, projects, demonstrations and displays.
• Assist with clerical and record keeping duties or other general housekeeping duties as directed by supervisor.
• Utilize 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.
• Use or willing to learn basic computer skills including email.
• Ride the school bus with students and support students in community-based learning activities (work experience, field trips, vocational training).
• May be required to transport self in personal vehicle to off campus community-based learning activities.
• Assist students in therapeutic and/or traditional outdoor chlorinated pool.
• Assist in self-help, personal care activities and mobility for students with disabilities.
• Willing to continue on-going professional development in support of program placement.
• Perform other duties related to specific programs.
• Attend meetings, as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Civil Service eligibility for Teacher Aide/Para educator required:
  Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
  
  A. One (1) year of full time or its part time paid or volunteer equivalent experience working with children; OR
  
  B. Possession of a certificate of completion of a course of Child Care Through an occupational school, the American Red Cross or similar agency; OR
  
  C. Combination of experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.
  
  NOTE:
  
  Successful completion of one (1) year of college education beyond high school (minimum of 30 semester college credit hours) may be substituted for the one (1) year of experience.
• 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.
• Must provide a copy of high school diploma or general equivalency diploma. (Applications submitted without this documentation will not be considered.)