Position Title

Teacher Aide (K-1)

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

Starting at $15.81 per hr. depending on experience

Job Description

The work involves responsibility for assisting teachers in the performance of their duties by performing a wide variety of non-professional tasks associated within the teaching process. The work is carried out in accordance with strictly defined procedures as assigned and directed by a certified teacher and involves relieving a teacher of that part of their duties, which while related to the teaching process, can be performed by non-certified personnel.  Work is performed under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, but with some leeway allowed the incumbent for the exercise of independent judgment in the performance of those tasks, which are routine and/or clearly defined. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

· Assists in overseeing the technical operations of computer-aided instruction and language labs, and assists students in the use of the specialized equipment involved;

· Assists school teachers with their duties in various locations within the school;

· Performs a variety of clerical duties for one or several teachers, such as typing tests and study materials from teacher's drafts, typing letters to parents from the teacher concerning their child’s status, need for conferencing, and may schedule meetings for teachers

· Dependent upon grade or age level of student, may monitor student activity in ways other than the educational process e.g. oversee students during recess; in the library; during meal periods; toileting 

· Helps to set up science laboratory equipment and conduct experiments, and performs limited review of student laboratory reports;

· Attends to the special needs of pupils with handicapping conditions and/or learning disabilities;

· Assists in technology preparedness;

· Prepares visual teaching aides for use by teachers during instruction;

· Proctors and otherwise helps in the conduct of examinations;

· May assist teachers in correcting test papers, recording grades, maintaining files, and preparing statistical reports; and

· Other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Civil Service Title

Teacher Aide

Job Qualifications

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. Good knowledge of classroom routines;

2. Working knowledge of specific fields where specialized duties are involved;

3. Skill in areas where specialized duties are required to be performed, such as reading;

4. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with students and others;

5. Ability to maintain a positive, effective classroom environment;

6. Good general intelligence;

7. Patience in dealing with young people;

8. Tact;

9. Courtesy;

10. Initiative and resourcefulness;

11. Observant;

12. Exercises good judgment;

13. Organized;

14. Good interpersonal skills; and

15. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.  Previous experience working with children in a school setting is preferred.  

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district as involving direct contact with students, clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.

 

NOTE

This position is not designed to replace clerical positions such as Typist, Stenographer, or Clerk. It is not designed to assist a teacher in the teaching process.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should apply through the link found at the Addison RecruitFront page, register and create an account, and apply for the "Teacher Aide" job opportunity listed.  

https://addisoncsd.recruitfront.com/Default

Interested candidates should also complete a Civil Service application; use this link- https://www.addisoncsd.org/cms/lib/NY01913493/Centricity/Domain/30/CivilServiceApp.pdf . An original copy of this Civil Service application must be delivered to the School District Office and signed in blue ink, at 7 Cleveland Drive, Suite 101, Addison, NY 14801.

 

Addison Central School District

  7 Cleveland Drive, Suite 101

All information is subject to verification and administrative approval.

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EOE/AA    

 

 

Job Category

Teacher Aide

Job Location

Tuscarora Elementary School

Additional Information