Special Education Teacher Aide
Continuous Recruitment
District Wide
6hrs/day, 6.25hrs/day, or 6.5 hrs/day, 10 mos/year
Shenendehowa Central School District has an anticipated vacancy and is now accepting applications. The District is seeking culturally proficient individuals who actively foster an engaging environment where students can develop confidence in their own success consistent with the Profile of a Shenendehowa Employee.
Job Responsibilities
Special Education Teacher Aide positions play an important role in creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments for students with diverse abilities and needs. Working under the direction of classroom teachers and school administrators. Teacher Aides provide non-instructional classroom assistance, student supervision, personal care, and behavioral and functional support to help students participate in their educational programs and school activities. Assignments may include supporting an entire classroom, small groups of students, or an individual student requiring one-to-one (1:1) assistance. Responsibilities vary based on the needs of the students, their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and the specific program or setting.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist teachers with daily classroom routines, preparation of materials, organization of supplies, and maintenance of a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Provide individualized or classroom-based assistance to students with disabilities, including developmental, physical, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and communication-related needs.
- Support students in following classroom routines, remaining engaged, transitioning between activities, and participating in school programs.
- Assist students with daily living and personal care activities, which may include toileting, hygiene, dressing, feeding, and other physical assistance based on individual student needs.
- Support student mobility, positioning, and use of adaptive equipment, consistent with training, established procedures, and individual student plans.
- Reinforce established behavioral expectations and support the implementation of teacher-directed behavior management strategies and student support plans.
- Assist students with communication, social interactions, independence, and participation in school activities.
- Monitor and supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, transportation areas, and other school environments.
- Assist with classroom materials, adaptive resources, technology, and equipment used by students.
- Observe and communicate student needs, concerns, and progress to teachers and appropriate school personnel; assist with routine documentation as directed.
- Maintain student confidentiality and demonstrate patience, professionalism, flexibility, and respect for individual differences.
- Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and other school personnel to provide consistent student support.
- Perform other related non-instructional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Compensation & Benefits
Step 1 ($22.14/hr) - Step 7 ($24.82/hr)
CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Certifications/Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma (GED) and experience with youth desirable. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration. Exhibit patience, dependability, flexibility, initiative, sound judgement, mental alertness, tact and courtesy. Willingness to participate in district-provided training related to student needs, behavior supports, adaptive equipment, and safe assistance techniques. Physical condition commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. Experience working with students with developmental disabilities or diverse support needs, preferred.
Application Deadline - Continuous Recruitment
Anticipated Start Date – TBD
All interested internal applicants must apply through SchoolFront.
All interested external applicants must register and apply through RecruitFront.
For more information, please visit our website at www.shenschools.org. If you need additional assistance in applying for this position through RecruitFront please refer to the Applicant Training Videos or reach out to the Department of Human Resources at (518) 881-0650 for support.
Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.