What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Aide/Paraeducator position at Monroe #1 BOCES?
LOCATION OF POSITION: Fairport, NY 14450; Various Locations
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-Month Position, Full-Time
STARTING DATE: As Soon As Possible
SALARY RANGE: $16.50 - $18.90 per hour
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.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-Month Position, Full-Time
STARTING DATE: As Soon As Possible
SALARY RANGE: $16.50 - $18.90 per hour
- Actual Salary Is Dependent Upon Experience and Contract.
- Assist the classroom teacher by performing non-instructional duties to support students with disabilities individually, in small groups and/or test proctoring.
- Assist with general supervision of students in a multitude of settings including, but not limited to classroom, hallways, lunchroom, and playground.
- 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.
- Perform physical intervention techniques (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) when necessary. Willing and able to be trained and pass all components of TCI.
- 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 such areas as foreign language, arts, crafts, music, recreation, vocational or other similar subject areas when requested/appropriate.
- Use or willing to learn basic computer skills including email.
- Ride the school bus with students and support students in community-based learning activities (work experience, field trips, vocational training).
- May be required to transport self in personal vehicle to off campus community-based learning activities.
- Assist students in therapeutic and/or traditional outdoor chlorinated pool.
- 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.
- Attend meetings, as necessary.
- 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 children; 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
- Combination of experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.
- Work collaboratively with team members to effectively support all students in program assignments.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students.
- Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation) including, but not limited to:
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 - $19