Job Information
Greater Southern Tier BOCES TEACHER AIDE, SPE: CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT in Elmira, New York
Applications are continuously being accepted for this position
and may be used to fill any vacancies which may occur within GST BOCES Region
Full-time (1.0 FTE), 6 to 7.5 hours/day; 10-month school calendar position
A teacher aide must be physically able and willing to meet the needs of all the students within the classroom, which may consist of the following:
TCI is required for all Teacher Aides positions
Helps teacher monitor class
Aids students in travel from bus to classroom and return
Assists individual students with work on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, following teacher’s instructions
Helps students during lunch periods, gym, music, etc
Helps students to carry out prescribed physical exercises
Helps with daily living skills/hygiene
Follows medical protocols put in place
Carries out all other teacher designed and supervised activities
May require heavy lifting (50 lbs or more), feeding, assisting with toileting, diapering, physical restraints, escorting and behavior management plans, getting up and down from the floor, walking with the student(s), getting into the swimming pool with the student(s)
Job Qualifications
TCI is required for all Teacher Aide positions.
High School Diploma or GED and completion of one year of course work at a regionally accredited NYS registered College or University OR;
One year of full-time or equivalent part-time/volunteer experience which shall have involved direction or oversight of the activities of children or youth OR;
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits above; experience in working with disabled students is preferred.
Job Number: SPE TAA 01CR