School-Based 1:1 Teacher Aide

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • East Meadow, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The School-Based 1:1 Teacher Aide works under the direction of the classroom teacher and agency supervisor to provide individualized support to one student in a school environment. The role promotes the student’s academic, social, behavioral, and functional success by implementing teacher-directed and agency-provided strategies.

The aide supports classroom participation, transitions, daily routines, safety, positive behavior, functional communication, and independence. The position also involves collecting observational data and communicating regularly with the classroom teacher, agency supervisor, and interdisciplinary team. Professional boundaries and confidentiality must be maintained in accordance with school, agency, and state regulations. The job description may change based on student needs, school policies, and agency requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, as required by the NYS minimum standard for teacher aides.
• Experience working with children.
• Successful completion of the agency-provided Teacher Aide Training Program before placement.
• Ability to follow teacher and supervisor directions while maintaining a positive and supportive attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, flexibility, and professionalism when supporting children with diverse needs.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff, parents, and agency supervisors.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Ability to assist students in classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and other school areas.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move objects or provide physical assistance to a student weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to constantly position oneself at student level, including kneeling and bending.
• Ability to observe student performance and behaviors and respond promptly.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting.
• Coursework in education, psychology, or related fields.
• Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic, behavioral, and social support to one assigned student during the school day.
• 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, including arrival and dismissal, lunch, specials, and group activities, while ensuring student safety.
• Promote student independence while providing appropriate assistance with academic, functional, or self-care tasks as directed.
• Communicate regularly with the classroom teacher, agency supervisor, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in accordance with school, agency, and state regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED