Temporary Teacher Aide

About the Employer

Overview

Job Title: Temporary Teacher Aide - Location: PNW BOCES Walden School, Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District - Job Type: Temporary - Description: Under general supervision of a certified teacher or school administrator, an incumbent is responsible for performing noninstructional duties to assist certified teachers in a classroom setting. An incumbent relieves certified teachers of routine duties related to the learning process which can be performed by non-professional personnel. Assists with toileting, feeding, and behavioral support for two students with special needs approximately until the end of December. Transportation to the school is not provided.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: - · Graduation from high school or equivalency diploma or an equivalent amount of experience and training - · Knowledge of working with children with special needs - Preferred Qualifications: - None specified - Responsibilities: - · Provides direct support to a teacher in matters such as checking homework, maintaining classroom files, preparing charts, and distributing materials. - · Maintains order and discipline in the temporary absence of the teacher or in the classroom, hallways, lunchrooms, etc., on either a regularly assigned or occasional basis - · Assists with proctoring and other tasks related to the administration of examinations - · Works with children with disabilities as a one-on-one aide, providing assistance with taking notes, helping with mobility issues, assisting with personal care issues, accompanying student on school bus, etc. - Working Conditions: - · Must be able to establish good working relationships with students, parents, school personnel, and the general public - · Must maintain discipline and understand and follow oral and written instructions - · Must communicate effectively, read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position - · Must possess clerical aptitude, good judgment, resourcefulness, tact, courtesy, dependability, and physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position - Training and Experience: - · Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma - Clearance Requirements: - In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the laws of 2000, and by the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check. - Application Instructions: - Applications will be collected until the position is filled. To apply for this position, complete the online application. Please do not mail, fax, or e-mail applications or resumes. - Equal Opportunity Employer:* - The Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District is an equal opportunity employer.