Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

Cleveland Hill UFSD

105 Mapleview Rd

Cheektowaga , NY 14225

Classified – Position – Teacher Aide – non-competitive

Job Number 3300049821

Start Date

Open Date 10/17/2024

Closing Date 10/30/2024

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POSITION: Teacher Aide

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from High School or possession of a high school equivalency diploma or

4 years 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 1 and 2

Experience in primary aged classroom preferred

Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with classroom staff

Preference given to candidates experienced in working with students with disabilities

Primary level classroom instruction experience preferred

Must have excellent classroom management skills

Must be willing and able to be trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training

See job description below

RATE OF PAY: $17.00

District is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnic background, religion, sex, age, marital status and physical disability.

Teacher Aide Job Description

General Responsibilities

Provide supervision of students in the absence of the teacher; manage records, materials and equipment under the supervision of the teacher; attend to the physical needs of the students.

Essential Tasks

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives.

Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned by teacher.

Assist with behavior modification as assigned by teacher.

Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.

Assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, lavatory, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines.

Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator.

Assist students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs; loading and unloading on the bus; transporting students in and around the school and on field trips.

Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment

Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher, therapist or pathologist.

Report student concerns directly and expeditiously to teacher and assist with student resolution.

Assist with breakfast, lunch, snack, including cleanup.

Maintain various records and files.

Perform related work as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Candidate must possess the ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques with disabled students, as needed; willing to seek and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Interventions Certification; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff while maintaining confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

Significant standing; some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Must have the ability to lift 30 lbs.

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Salary: From 17.00

Salary: To 17.00

Contact Persons Name Ms. Amy Blair/Mrs. Rose Kowalski

Contact Persons Title Director of Special Education/Elementary Principal

Contact Persons Email ablair@clevehill.org