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Position Title

Teacher Aide -- Special Education

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$25,095.68

Job Description

HFM BOCES

is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and team-oriented Teacher Aides to support students with disabilities in a variety of special education classroom settings. Teacher Aides work closely with teachers and related service providers to help students achieve academic, social, communication, and behavioral goals while fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. The Special Education Department is accepting applications for full-time, 10-month Teacher Aide positions. Teacher Aides provide direct support to students with disabilities under the supervision of certified staff. Successful candidates are patient, flexible, reliable, and committed to helping students reach their fullest potential. There may be additional opportunity for summer work for the Extended School Year Program, but it is not required. Positions are available immediately.

Civil Service Title

Teacher Aide #131556

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma is required.

Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities is preferred.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Demonstrated patience, compassion and a committment to student growth.

Ability to meet physical requirments associated with the position.

What we offer

Meaningful work that positively impacts students and families.

Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Opportunities for professional growth and training.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

A rewarding career helping students learn, grow, and succeed. Fulton County Civil Service

This is a Non-Competitive Civil Service position. Applicants must be a resident of Hamilton, Fulton or Montgomery County in order to be considered for this position. TEACH Clearance

Per Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. Formal job offer/selection is contingent on ability to obtain a fingerprint security clearance through the TEACH system prior to working.

For more information:

http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tsei/ospra/.

Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination

HFM BOCES

is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, admissions and employment.

HFM BOCES

does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the BOCES non-discrimination policies should be directed to Dr. Aaron Bochniak (abochniak@hfmboces.org), Deputy Superintendent for BOCES Operations and Component District Services, (518) 736-4305, HFM

BOCES, 2755

State Highway 67, Johnstown, NY 12095. Inquiries may also be addressed to the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, 646-428-3800, OCR.NewYork@ed.gov. (Revised 9/2020)

Application Procedure

This application must be completed and uploaded to determine your eligibility for this position.

https://www.fultoncountyny.gov/sites/default/files/_personnel/Personnel%20-%20Application.pdf

Please fill out the

HFM BOCES

employment application and add it to "other."

https://www.hfmboces.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NonCertifiedEmploymentApplication-0225.pdf

Job Category

Teacher Aide

Job Location

Multiple Locations