Teacher Aide
Listed on 2026-10-14
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
Classified Vacancy:
The West Seneca Central School District is currently recruiting for anticipated Teacher Aide needs in our secondary buildings for the 2026‑2027 school year. If you are interested and qualified, please submit your application and required credentials.
Full‑Time positions - 10 month work year: JOIN OUR TEAM!
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Paid holidays, sick & personal days; eligible for health and dental insurance
KeyDuties & Responsibilities
Teacher Aides are responsible for providing assistance to teachers in a non‑teaching capacity to assist students with social/emotional and learning difficulties in all school settings. A Teacher Aide is responsible for modeling appropriate social skills, facilitating social interaction, assisting with classroom work and attending to student physical needs. Under the direction of the teacher, aides will perform routine classroom duties, including but not limited to:
- Supervising and participating in activities to improve the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children.
- Assist children with the development of social skills.
- Supporting the classroom teacher.
Overall, a Teacher Aide's roles and responsibilities are to help a student(s) with their learning, help with behavior management, and assist in light duties to help the classroom run smoothly. As a Teacher Aide in West Seneca, you will primarily be working with students who have needs surrounding academics, social skills, and behavioral needs.
Please make sure to attach all the required documents, including 3 letters of recommendation (the letter can be from a friend, neighbor, co‑worker or former employer, just not from a relative).
Please note:
all successful candidates are required to be fingerprinted in accordance with the regulations of the NYS Dept. of Education.
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; or
- Four (4) years of experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved; or
- An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
- Two years of college education or 60 credit hours and/or qualified as a paraprofessional.
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