Goshen Central School District

Position Title: 1:1 Teacher Aide 
Location: Goshen Intermediate School
Hourly Rate: $21.78 per hour
Hours: 5.75 hours per day
Schedule: 10-Month, School year position (calendar follows district schedule)

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:

• 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

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