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 

5.75 Hours per day

Goshen High School

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

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

• Provide individualized support to one assigned student during the school day in academic, behavioral, and social settings.
• Implement teacher and agency designed strategies, accommodations, and behavior support plans as directed.
• Assist with classroom activities, transitions, and participation to promote inclusion and engagement.
• Collect observational data on student performance, behavior, and engagement, as required by the teacher or agency.
• Encourage and reinforce positive behaviors and functional communication skills.
• Support daily routines such as arrival/dismissal, lunch, specials, and group activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
• Promote independence while providing appropriate levels of assistance in academic, functional, or self-care tasks (as directed).
• Communicate regularly with the classroom teacher, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in accordance with school, and state regulations.

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
• Ability to follow teacher and supervisor directions while maintaining a positive and supportive attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, flexibility, and professionalism in supporting children with diverse needs.
• Must be a team player who collaborates with school staff, parents, and supervisors.

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

Goshen High School

Additional Information