What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Aide -- Special Education position at Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES?
HFM BOCES Special Education is accepting applications for full-time, 10-month Teacher Aide positions. Teacher Aides work directly with students to assist them with access to an educational program. There may be additional opportunity for summer work for the Extended School Year Program, but it is not required. Positions are available immediately.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma is required.
Special Requirements
None
Fulton County Civil Service
This is a Non-Competitive Civil Service position. Applicants must be a resident of Hamilton, Fulton or Montgomery County in order to be considered for this position.
TEACH Clearance
Per Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. Formal job offer/selection is contingent on ability to obtain a fingerprint security clearance through the TEACH system prior to working. For more information: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tsei/ospra/.
Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination
HFM BOCES is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, admissions and employment. HFM BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the BOCES non-discrimination policies should be directed to Dr. Aaron Bochniak (abochniak@hfmboces.org), Assistant Superintendent for BOCES Operations and Component District Services, (518) 736-4305, HFM BOCES, 2755 State Highway 67, Johnstown, NY 12095. Inquiries may also be addressed to the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, 646-428-3800, OCR.NewYork@ed.gov. (Revised 9/2020)
Position Start Date:09/01/2025
Civil Service Title: Teacher Aide #131556
Job Number: TA 24-25 SPED GMS