What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Aide/Paraeducator - Learning Unlimited position at Monroe #1 BOCES?
- Internal Only*
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Diem Sub; Spring Session- February through May, Fall Session- September through November, Contingent on Grant Funding.
STARTING DATE: September 2026
SALARY RANGE: $17.00 per hour
- Actual Salary will be individual's current rate of pay with Monroe One Boces.
- Assist the classroom teacher by providing instructional services to individuals with disabilities
- 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.
- Utilize own special skills and abilities by assisting the instructional program in independent life skills and socialization skills (i.e. cooking, shopping, arts and crafts, leisure activities)
- Use or willing to learn basic computer skills including email.
- Ride the school bus with students and support students in community-based learning activities.
- May be required to transport self in personal vehicle to off campus community-based learning activities.
- Assist in self-help, personal care activities and mobility for students with disabilities.
- Willing to continue on-going professional development in support of program placement.
- 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).
Salary : $17