Special Education Student Aide
Listed on 2026-08-14
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration
Special Education Student Aide
Location:
Plank Road South Elementary School
Start Date:
August 31, 2026
Requirements:
Experience supporting students with disabilities with academic, personal care, and/or behavioral needs across school settings. We strongly welcome candidates with the following qualifications:
High School graduate or equivalency Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position Communicates and works well with students (general and special education), teachers, parents, co-workers, and others in the community
The Student Aide assists in the promotion of a positive learning environment under the direction of a certified teacher. Supervisor:
The Student Aide is directly responsible to the building principal or his/her designee. Those aides who are working in special education will also be supervised by a district administrator.
- Communicates with the teacher regarding student progress according to procedures established by the teacher and/or case manager.
- Reads and implements student behavior plan/504/IEP accommodations in accordance with regulations.
- Assists in providing adult supervision of individual or small groups during instructional activities.
- Assists in the preparation of instructional materials.
- Assists in clerical tasks related to instructional tasks.
- Collects and records data as directed by teacher or administrator.
- Assists with the supervision of student(s) in school-related activities outside the classroom.
- Attends building and district meetings/workshops as required by the building principal or district administrator.
- Assists teachers and administrators in disciplinary situations and provides escort for students in need of support following individual student plan expectations if they have one.
- Assists students with physical care tasks and health-related activities as appropriate. Examples could include: feeding, dressing, transfers between equipment, and toileting
- Performs such other position-related duties assigned by the building principal or district administrator.
Specific and timely job training will be provided by the school district.
Salary:
As per current Educational Support Association Agreement (ESA) as well as education and experience
Perks:
New York State Employee Retirement System (NYSERS) Pension Longevity payments NAOEP Professional Standards Program payments Health and Dental Benefits HSA with District contributions Tuition Reimbursement
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