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Green Chimneys

Student Aide

Pay: $33,280/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Brewster, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$37,041 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

1:1 Special Education Student Aide As a 1:1 Special Education Student Aide, you will partner directly with a classroom teacher to provide a structured, nurturing, and supportive learning environment for a student who needs individualized attention. Your patience, empathy, and structured guidance can completely transform a student's educational journey.

What You'll Do:

Personalized Support:

Work 1:1 with an assigned student, helping them navigate lessons, schedules, and classroom materials in collaboration with the teacher.

Classroom Collaboration:

Assist the classroom teacher with special projects, daily lessons, and securing classroom supplies to keep things running smoothly.

Progress Tracking:

Maintain essential documentation, including anecdotal notes, incident reports, and tutoring updates to track your student's growth.

Teamwork:

Partner flexibly with the teacher, Principal, and Assistant Principal to ensure a safe, positive atmosphere.

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree is a plus!

The Right Heart & Mindset:

You must have experience working with students who exhibit impulsive or aggressive behaviors. We need a team member who is exceptionally patient, understanding, and able to respond to challenging behaviors with a calm, nurturing demeanor.

Structure & Care:

The ability to maintain boundaries while providing a high level of emotional and academic support. Why Join Us?

The Ultimate Work-Life Balance:

This is a 12-month role, but it follows the school schedule. You get the perks of a school calendar (including holidays and school breaks) while maintaining consistent hours!

Comprehensive Benefits:

A 35-hour work week that includes medical, vision, dental, and plenty of paid time off. The salary for this position is between $16.00/hour and $17.20 DOE and includes paid time off (vacation, holiday, sick and elective).

Paid World-Class Training:

We set you up for success! All new hires participate in a full 8-day paid training program to ensure you feel confident and fully prepared to make a meaningful difference. (Please note: 5 of these training days are consecutive due to certification requirements).