Teacher Aide F/T Position Available In Putnam, New York

Job Opening Information Teacher Aide F/T
Job Number
25-26-14
Application Deadline
8/22/2025
Position Title
Teacher Aide F/T
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Job Description
Attends to physical needs of students and/or assists students with special needs;
Maintains simple records such as recording grades or completion of homework assignments, as
directed by teacher;
Assists teacher in routine classroom preparation duties, such as making student folders, making
charts, schedules, posters and bulletin boards at the direction of teacher;
Helps teacher with classroom set up by distributing and/or gathering materials and setting up
equipment;
Assists teachers in demonstrating the proper use of vocational tools and equipment;
Corrects standardized objective tests;
Supervises and monitors class when teacher is out of room;
Relieves teacher of study hall, corridor, lunchroom and other monitorial duties;
Helps maintain discipline and structure within the classroom;
Makes photocopies of materials for classes and lessons;
Provides a good example to students in such areas as cleanliness and proper manners;
Assists teacher by helping students to stay focused, pay attention and participate by reminding
students to listen when the teacher is giving directions;
Assists in routine classroom housekeeping chores;
Organizes and participates in group games and related activities;
Reads and tells stories to children;
Assists in implementing good behavior management routines and techniques;
Takes attendance and lunch counts;
Assists teachers in helping students prepare for dismissal by helping students gather
belongings;
Escorts students to and from buses, classrooms, bathroom and lunchroom;
May assist teacher in proctoring tests;
May assist teachers and students in selecting materials in the library;
May assist teachers and students in computer operation;
May write down homework and take class notes for students;
Performs a variety of related activities as required.
Civil Service Title
Teacher Aide
Job Qualifications

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of classroom routine; ability to establish good relationships with students,
teachers and coworkers; ability to communicate effectively; ability to establish and maintain
discipline; tact; courtesy; dependability; initiative and resourcefulness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school
equivalency diploma.
Job Category
Administrator
Job Location
C.V. Starr Elementary School