Teacher Aide

Position Title: Teacher Aide, Grades 7-12

Location: George Junior Republic Union Free School District, Freeville, NY

About the District: The George Junior Republic Union Free School District serves approximately 130 residential and day school students from communities throughout New York State. Residential students are placed with us via The William George Agency for Children’s services. The district has a long history of partnership with The William George Agency and is intent on continuing that strong tradition. Established to educate at-risk youth, the district offers Regents, local, CDOS, and SACC credentials, as well as preparation for the GED. Beyond standard curricula, students have opportunity to engage in a work experience program encompassing 18 trades and occupations, with additional opportunities in Culinary Arts. The academic year comprises four 10-week marking periods and a six-week summer session. Our dedicated staff of Teachers and Teacher Aides maintain a 6:1:1 or 6:1:2 student-to-teacher-to-assistant ratio in core classes. The district is centrally located near Tompkins Cortland Community College, SUNY Cortland, Ithaca College, and Cornell University. ​

Mission Statement: The George Junior Republic Union Free School District is committed to providing a consistently safe, positive, and academically stimulating learning environment. We empower students to respect themselves and others and to develop the skills necessary to make informed decisions leading to social, emotional, and academic success. ​

Position Overview: The Behavioral Instruction Specialist will oversee all functions related to the Teacher Aide position. The ideal candidate will be a patient and empathetic team player with a positive attitude capable of fostering a positive school culture, promoting academic excellence, and addressing the unique needs of our student population.

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Key Responsibilities of Teacher Aide:

· ​ Be present and punctual on assigned work day

· Know the whereabouts of children assigned to your classroom at all times. Report missing children to the office immediately

· Act as a positive role model for the children by engaging in activities productively and in support of accepted societal norms and values

· Guide and assist children in the following areas:

o Use of appropriate language and topics of conversation

o Use of appropriate table manners

o Maintenance of clean and neat classroom and school environment

o Constructive use of time between activities

o Appropriate social conduct and interaction with peers and adults

· Help children develop trusting relationships by actively engaging in activities with them and by expression of caring through role modeling, life space interviews, and use of appropriate constructive consequences

· Be where children are, walk with them to and from meals to physical education, and other activities, so as to provide support

· Escort students to all appointments, meals, etc. No student may leave the school building unescorted, regardless of their campus level

· Supervise children's manners and behavior at breakfast and lunch at Ewald Dining Center

· Participate with children in all scheduled activities, i.e. Physical Education, Art, Computer Lab, etc.

· Help children with their daily assignments, in support of your classroom teacher

· Prepare daily log, discipline referrals, or significant incident reports as required

· Help children abide by all classroom rules, school policies and procedures and all The George Junior Republic UFSD policies and procedures

· Appropriate use of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques, including physical restraint as trained, when necessary

· Perform other duties as assigned

· Adhere to all rules, regulations, policies and philosophies of The George Junior Republic UFSD

Responsibility of Teacher Aide to Teacher:

· You are to take guidance and direction from your teacher, both academic and behavioral

· Your teacher will assign academic duties which are appropriate. These may include:

o Photocopying

o Grading of objective assignments

o Recording grades

o Obtain information from IEP file

o Your assistance with instruction

· The teacher will implement the behavior modification plan which is to be used in the classroom. They will also direct the need for resolution. (How long a child remains outside the classroom environment after intervention.)

· Aides are responsible to let their teacher know where they are at all times.

· When you are scheduled to prepare with your teacher, the teacher will instruct the time.

· When your teacher is absent and no substitute is provided you will execute the lesson plans provided.

· You are responsible to your teacher from 2:30 to 3:00. If your teacher has no assignment for you at this time you will report to the Behavior Instruction Specialist

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Minimum Qualifications for Teacher Aide:

• State Education Department Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid New York State Driver’s License (copy required upon initial hire date). ​​

Schedule for Teacher Aide: 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday. Must be flexible to meet the program's needs. This is a 10-month position with an optional 6-week Summer school program.

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Compensation & Benefits for Teacher Aide: $21.00 - $24.00/hour based on level of education.

The George Junior Republic Union Free School District offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Flexible Spending benefit

· Short and Long term disability

· Paid time off

· Employee assistance program

· 403(b) match

· Wellness program

Application Process for Teacher Aide: ​

Please submit all applications through really or email directly to gjr_hr@gjrmail.com​

Equal Opportunity Employer: The George Junior Republic Union Free School District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38.75 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24