ESY 1:1 Teacher Aide

Title

• 1:1 Teacher Aide
• Extended School Year (ESY) Location
• Multiple Intro Here at Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can't be done alone.

Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations. We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society. About the Job Questar

III BOCES

announces a full-time (6-week summer program) ONE on ONE Teacher Aide position to support Questar III special education students during ESY located at our following

School Locations:

George Washington School (Troy) Paul Puccio School at Maple Hill (Schodack) Rensselaer Academy (Rensselaer) Sackett Educational Center (Castleton-on-Hudson) We are looking for a patient and vigilant 1:1 Teacher Aide for our 6-week Extended School Year (ESY) program. In this specific role, you will be assigned to one individual student to provide the constant, personalized support they need to navigate the school day safely and effectively. Your primary goal is to act as a dedicated shadow, helping your assigned student maintain their social, behavioral, and functional skills to prevent regression during the summer months. Extended Summer Year (ESY) Schedule is as follows: July 2, 2026

• Orientation Day
• All Day July 7, 2026
• August 14, 2026
• 6 weeks

Responsibilities:

Dedicated 1:1

Supervision:

Maintain constant proximity and engagement with your assigned student to ensure their safety and participation in all activities.

Behavioral Redirection:

Use specific, pre-approved strategies to help the student stay on task and manage frustrations, following the guidance of the Lead Teacher and the student's behavior plan.

Social Facilitation:

Act as a "social bridge," helping the student interact appropriately with peers during recess, snack time, and group lessons.

Daily Transitions:

Provide hands-on assistance during transitions (e.g., moving from the bus to the classroom, or the classroom to the playground), which can often be a challenging time for students with special needs.

Instructional Support:

Sit with the student during lessons to help them focus, clarify simple instructions, and encourage the completion of tasks.

Physical & Personal Care:

Assist with the student's specific physical needs, which may include help with mobility, eating/feeding, or hygiene/toileting as required.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree or completion of an approved Teacher's Aide program preferred. Candidates with a paraprofessional certificate or equivalent as required by New York State are strongly encouraged to apply. Preferred candidates will have experience working with Special Education students. For more information on Questar III BOCES, please visit www.questar.org. Questar III prefers an online application, please click on APPLY below.

Position Start Date:

07/02/2026

Application Deadline:

05/29/2026