Teacher Aide (1:1), Probationary - High School

Teacher Aide (1:1), Probationary -

High School JobID:

2602

Position Type:

Support Staff/Teacher Aide

Date Posted:

4/21/2026

Location:

High School

Date Available:

Immediate Vacancy

Closing Date:

Until Filled Teacher Aide Range = $17.27 - $29.60 per hour

Job Title:

Teacher Aide Job Category:

CTA/TA Contract

Department/Group:

Job Description

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as supervising lunch, recess, proctoring exams and assisting with equipment. Assist Certified Teachers with clerical duties, health-related activities, behavior management, records management and student supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent. Experience working with children Fingerprinting (approx. $100) Completion of required State Workshops on Child Abuse, School Safety and Dignity for All Students ($0-$50 per workshop) Approval by the Westchester Department of Civil Services ($40 fee) Primary Activities Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed. Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education. Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities. Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed. Perform any other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Salary Range $17.27 - $29.60 per hour (2025/2026)

Last Updated By:

Jeanette Messina Date/Time:

April 2026