Teacher Aide, Personal 0426-0026

Teacher Aide, Personal 0426-0026 Erie 1 BOCES - 3.8 West Seneca, NY Job Details $16 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Behavior management for students with special needs Teacher collaboration Working with individuals with disabilities Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Direct support Cleaning Working with students with special education needs Classroom behavior management 4 years Patient personal care assistance Entry level

Full Job Description Location:

Erie 1

BOCES Special Education Services Winchester Academy West Seneca, NY Assignment:

10-Month position for the regular school year

Hours:

7:30AM - 2:45PM Generous Benefits Package including but not limited to the following: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES Paid annual holidays Generous Paid Personal/Sick time Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%) Medical Insurance waiver allowance Life insurance at NO cost to you FSA plan Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion NYS Retirement System 403b AND 457 retirement plans

Job Description:

Erie 1 BOCES is seeking a Personal Teacher Aide for openings at our Winchester Academy. This position requires working with students with disabilities one on one under the direction of the classroom teacher. 1. Assists with classroom activities as directed by teacher 2. Works with individual children as directed by teacher 3. Assists children with arrival and departure involving coats, boots, and lunches 4. Helps keep supplies and materials in order 5. Helps prepare materials for their use 6. Cleans up and puts away materials after use 7. Changes children's clothing and cleanses children, if necessary 8. Assists teacher in implementing the classroom and/or individual student's behavior management program 9. Accompanies a child when removal from a classroom is necessary or when the child must go to another part of the building 10. Assists in restraining students who may exhibit behaviors that are injurious to self or others 11. Assists and supervises games and free play, both indoors and outdoors 12. Assists teacher in the implementation of activities that include but are not limited to: feeding, toileting, and other activities of daily living(e.g. grooming, hygiene, leisure/recreation, etc.) 13. Lifts and transports students in conjunction with daily living activities Teacher Aides working with non-ambulatory students are expected to lift 40- pound loads independently and may be required to lift/move students weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance from another adult and/or with the use of appropriate lifting devices

SPECIAL NOTE

Ability to lift/move students either independently or with assistance is a condition of employment for teacher aides who work with non-ambulatory students. Initial and periodic physical examinations will test this ability. Teacher aides should not attempt to lift more than one-third of their body weight without assistance from another adult or appropriate lifting devices 14. Be an active part of the classroom education team as demonstrated by following teacher directions, being cooperative, showing support for other team members and focusing on student needs and outcomes 15. Discuss parental requests for information with the teacher before responding 16. Maintains confidentiality of student information

Job Qualifications Minimum Civil Service Qualifications:

A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; or; B) Four (4) years of experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved, not necessarily in an aide role; or; C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Additional Qualifications:

Must have a positive outlook, strong work ethic, and work well with others Kind and caring individuals are encouraged to apply

Position Start Date:

05/11/2026

Civil Service Title:

Teacher Aide Job Number:

0426-0026