Teacher Aide (23560)

Northern Rivers Family of Services•Albany, NY

2d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

As a Teacher Aide, you will assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of behavior management and supporting students success in school. You will work onsite. Teacher Aide Retention Bonus - $1,500 (paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 90 days and 1/2 at a year) (full time only qualifies) Available shifts - Monday - Friday between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - no weekends

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 6-21

Responsibilities

Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students.
Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom; record behavior data as requested; assist with crisis prevention; assist with de-escalation techniques with students.
Help implement behavior plans (BIP); record behavior data; and the completion of incident reports when requested.
Monitor, supervise and assist students during non-instructional periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, recess/breaks, bus loading/unloading, playground, classroom, washroom, field trips, transportation, assemblies) to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
Help implement classroom PBIS universal components and Tier 2 and Tier 3 strategies for selected students.
Attend meetings, training, professional learning sessions (e.g. first aid, TCI, CPR, emergency procedures, behavior management) to enhance professional skills and competencies.
Perform clerical duties; maintain records of student progress; develop and file incident reports; maintain student files; check daily attendance; make copies; develop classroom displays and instructional material; maintain and operate computers, smartboards and other classroom equipment.
Collaborate with teacher and other staff to incorporate information provided by parents, doctors, nurses, therapists and others to understand the needs of and provide services for students.
Always monitor safety and well-being of students; monitor student attitudes and encourage positive behavior and interactions with peers.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher and principal