Position Title

1:1 Teacher Aide

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$21.78

Job Description

1:1 TEACHER

AIDE - 10

Month Position - Anticipated

5.75 Hours per day

Scotchtown Avenue School

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This is non-professional work involving responsibility for assisting school teachers in the performance of their nonteaching

duties through a variety of activities related to the learning process. Work is performed under the direct

supervision of a certified teacher, administrator, or senior official in accordance with well-established procedures.

The Teacher Aide performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Works with small groups of children reviewing repetitive classwork

Corrects papers and records grades under the direction of a teacher

Accompanies and supervises students during assemblies, field trips, playground activities, cafeteria periods, and other school events

Assists with preparations for science demonstrations, music and art classes, and audio-visual presentations

Proctors and assists in administering various tests

Performs clerical tasks related to classroom activities, including typing, copying, filing, distributing materials, preparing teaching aids, maintaining records, and taking attendance

Assists in classroom management and crisis intervention as directed by the teacher

Assists students with disabilities in maintaining a normal school routine, including bus arrivals and departures, cafeteria assistance, toileting, evacuation drills, lifting and carrying when necessary

May arrange parent conferences under teacher direction

May relieve classroom teachers for emergencies or meetings as needed

May perform food service, school monitor, or custodial/cleaner duties on a substitute basis

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL

CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of classroom routines

Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, and staff

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to maintain discipline and support classroom management

Clerical aptitude

Resourcefulness, tact, courtesy, and good judgment

Neat personal appearance

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Civil Service Title

Teacher Aide

Job Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma

Fingerprint Clearance through NYSED

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should apply on the District website www.gcsny.org/about-us/employment.

Job Category

Non-Instructional

Job Location

Scotchtown Avenue Elementary