Teacher Aide--Secondary School

Teacher Aide

Location:

Elementary School

Hours:

7:30 am to 3:00 pm

Description:

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is responsible work involving the performance of non-teaching tasks related to the teaching process in a classroom or school. Incumbents relieve the teaching staff of that part of their duties related to teaching, which may be performed by a non-teacher. The duties of this class differ from those of School Monitor due to the more complex nature of the assignments that are performed, though on a limited basis Teacher Aide may be assigned monitoring duties.

A Teacher Aide does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK

ACTIVITIES:

Works with small groups of students, or one-on-one, reinforcing skills taught by a teacher;
Helps teacher with bulletin boards, arts and crafts, and the conduct of games;
Operates copy machines producing ditto copies, transparencies, and other copied material utilized in the teaching process;
Collates copied material;
Takes attendance and distributes work folders;
Distributes audio-visual equipment and materials;
Operates audio-visual equipment;
Directs students to classes;
Proctors and assists in the conduct of examinations;
May perform incidental duplicating and typing tasks;
Assists in toileting of incontinent children;
Assists children in daily living skills;
Helps in feeding children who need this service;
Assists in transporting non-ambulatory or developmentally disables children;
Assists students with behavioral management needs;
May supervise students in various settings such as classroom, hall, lunchroom, bus, playground, or parking lot.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Ability to establish good relationships with students and teachers; ability to readily acquire a familiarity with school and classroom routine; ability to read and write English; resourcefulness in conducting activities related to the teaching process; tact; courtesy; good judgment; physical condition sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position

Salary:
The salary will be paid in accordance with the salary schedule as outlined in the CSEA negotiated agreement.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A.) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR

B.) Training or experience in an area which will be utilized to aid in the teaching process. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS / BOCES:
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.

Application Procedure:
Apply online