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Teacher Aide
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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
Job Description
Job Opening Information Teacher Aide Job Number
R08
Application Deadline
9/30/2026
Position Start Date
9/1/2026 Position Title
Teacher Aide
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
$29,000 - 32,233
Job Description About the Center for
Special Services:
The Center for Special Services provides specialized programs designed to ensure school districts meet the current and future educational challenges of students with disabilities. School districts refer students to Southern Westchester BOCES programs through their CSE process. Programs are located in local schools, community settings and BOCES locations throughout Westchester. We also provide specialized services to students who attend school in their local districts. The Center is a division of Southern Westchester BOCES, a values-based organization of education leaders committed to serving the students and educators of our region. Working here provides our employees opportunities to make a true difference in the lives of children, families and communities. BOCES provides high quality, cost-efficient cooperative services supporting a wide range of educational functions. We seek to recruit talented, experienced professionals who share our vision and belief in public education.
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide one-on-one assistance to an assigned student. Ability to work with students with special needs.
Civil Service Title
Teacher Aide
Job Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required. Experience with students with disabilities a plus.
Job Category
Teacher Aide
Job Location
Various Locations - Special Services