Teacher Aide

• Assist the classroom teacher by providing instructional services to students which may include working with students with disabilities individually, in small groups and/or test proctoring.
• Assist with general supervision of students in a multitude of settings including, but not limited to classroom, hallways, lunchroom and playground.
• Assist with classroom management of students and monitoring individual student behavior through crisis intervention by implementing positive behavior management strategies or others supported by the program.
• Assist with the preparation of classroom materials, projects, demonstrations and displays.
• Assist with clerical and record keeping duties or other general housekeeping duties as directed by supervisor.
• Utilize own special skills and abilities by assisting the instructional program in such areas as foreign language, arts, crafts, music, recreation, vocational or other similar subject areas – when requested/appropriate.
• Must be able to use, or willing to learn basic computer skills including email.
• Must be able to ride school bus with students and support students in community-based learning activities (work experience, field trips, vocational training).
• Must be able to assist in self-help, personal care activities and mobility for students with disabilities.
• Able to perform necessary physical activities.
• Perform other duties related to specific programs.
• Work collaboratively with team members to effectively support all students in program assignments.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with adults and students.

• Must be able to pass a background screen with the N.Y.S. Education Department.
• Physically able to perform all duties required of the position

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