Substitute Para Educators (Teacher Aides)

Orange-Ulster Boces•Goshen, NY

34d

About The Position

Works with small groups of children reviewing repetitive classwork; Corrects papers and records grades under direction of a teacher; Accompanies and supervises students in other school activities such as assembly programs, field trips, playgrounds, cafeteria, etc.; Assists with arrangements and preparations for science demonstrations, music and art classes, audiovisual presentations, etc.; Proctors and assists in the administration of various tests; Performs a variety of clerical work related to teaching activities, such as typing, copying, filing and distributing information, preparing teaching aids, keeping classroom records and attendance, etc.; May assist in crisis intervention and assist in classroom management as directed by the teacher; May assist children with disabilities to maintain a normal school routine, including, but not limited to, bus arrivals and departures, cafeteria help, toileting, emergency exit during evacuation drills, lifting, carrying when needed; May arrange parent conferences under direction of teacher; May relieve classroom teachers for emergencies and meetings as needed; May perform food service, school monitor or custodial/cleaner duties on a substitute basis.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

Responsibilities

Works with small groups of children reviewing repetitive classwork
Corrects papers and records grades under direction of a teacher
Accompanies and supervises students in other school activities such as assembly programs, field trips, playgrounds, cafeteria, etc.
Assists with arrangements and preparations for science demonstrations, music and art classes, audiovisual presentations, etc.
Proctors and assists in the administration of various tests
Performs a variety of clerical work related to teaching activities, such as typing, copying, filing and distributing information, preparing teaching aids, keeping classroom records and attendance, etc.
May assist in crisis intervention and assist in classroom management as directed by the teacher
May assist children with disabilities to maintain a normal school routine, including, but not limited to, bus arrivals and departures, cafeteria help, toileting, emergency exit during evacuation drills, lifting, carrying when needed
May arrange parent conferences under direction of teacher
May relieve classroom teachers for emergencies and meetings as needed
May perform food service, school monitor or custodial/cleaner duties on a substitute basis.