What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Aide/Paraeducator - for Cooperative Summer School Program position at Monroe #1 BOCES?
LOCATION OF POSITION: Cooperative Summer School Fairport NY 14450; West Irondequoit Middle School and Pittsford High School
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: July 9, 2026 - August 19, 2026; No Fridays except for July 17th
HOURS: 7:15 AM -12:15 PM (5 hour day)
SALARY: $17.00 per hour
Duties
Employment is contingent upon student enrollment and availability of programs.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: July 9, 2026 - August 19, 2026; No Fridays except for July 17th
HOURS: 7:15 AM -12:15 PM (5 hour day)
SALARY: $17.00 per hour
Duties
- Provide direct and indirect student support as needed.
- Assist with general supervision of students in a multitude of settings including, but not limited to classroom, hallways, and in the community.
- Assist with classroom management of students and monitoring individual student behavior through crisis intervention by implementing positive behavior management strategies or others supported by the program.
- Assist with the preparation of classroom materials, projects, demonstrations and displays.
- Assist with clerical and record keeping duties or other general housekeeping duties as directed by supervisor.
- Provide/support test accommodations for students as needed including class tests and Regents examinations.
- Use or willing to learn basic computer skills including email.
- Perform other duties related to specific programs.
- Civil Service eligibility for Teacher Aide/Paraeducator required: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- One (1) year of full time or its part time paid or volunteer equivalent experience working with people with disabilities; OR,
- Possession of a certificate of completion of a course of Child Care Through an occupational school, the American Red Cross or similar agency; OR,
- A combination of experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
- Work collaboratively with team members to effectively support all individuals in program assignments.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and individuals enrolled in the program.
- Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation) including, but not limited to:
- Performing physical intervention techniques.
- Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 lbs.
- Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, and/or reaching.
- Supporting/transporting students in wheelchairs and/or providing assistance with transfer, ambulation and positioning.
- Escorting and/or walking with (in some cases running after) students in multiple settings such as in community based activities, nature walks and school buildings.
- Must provide a copy of high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (applications submitted without this documentation will not be considered).
Employment is contingent upon student enrollment and availability of programs.
Salary : $17