Teacher Aide

Binghamton City School District seeks candidates for faculty and staff positions who are eager to make the district an even more diverse and inclusive district for its students to thrive within. A range of backgrounds and perspectives leads to a variety of ideas, knowledge, and approaches, and we believe that a deep understanding and valuing of differences is necessary to our overall mission of "Educating, empowering, and challenging all students to become productive, global citizens through innovative approaches to learning".

Job Description

This position involves the performance of duties in assisting and in support of the instructional and educational process for children. The work differs from School Monitor in that the incumbents are selected primarily to provide instruction to children whereas the School Monitors are more concerned with disciplinary and behavior situations. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a classroom Teacher. Supervision is normally exercised over students, usually on a one-on-one basis. Does related work as required. May elect to monitor during the lunch period.

Typical Work Activities:

• Helps to set up reading and math laboratory equipment
• Performs a limited review of student work
• Helps in the technical preparation and production of the teaching program.
• Proctors and otherwise help to conduct examinations
• May assist teachers in correcting test papers, recording grades, maintaining files, and preparing statistical reports.
• May be required to work closely with individual children on specific learning problems such as spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• May be required to give close supervision to children in special classes
• May monitor students during the lunch period

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:

• Good general intelligence
• Ability to establish good relationships with children and others
• Familiarity with the classroom routine
• Good background or knowledge in a specific field where specialized duties are involved
• Above average clerical aptitude
• Resourcefulness in conducting the above-described activities is indirectly related to the teaching process.
• Neat personal appearance
• Ability to maintain discipline
• Tact and courtesy
• Good Judgement
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position, including but not limited to:
  • Escorting students to and from classes
  • Climbing stairs
  • Lifting 20 pounds or more
  • Standing for twenty minutes or more

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Completed Support Staff Application
• Submit three letters of recommendation
• High School diploma or GED required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1 year of experience working with school-aged children.