Teacher Aide 1:1

Northern Rivers Family of Services•City of Schenectady, NY

7d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Aide assists the classroom teacher with behavior management and supports students’ success in school. The role works onsite and serves students ages 6–21 who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges. The aide helps implement behavior plans and classroom-wide and targeted behavior strategies, supervises students in instructional and non-instructional settings, supports safety and positive interactions, and performs classroom administrative and equipment-related tasks. The role also collaborates with teachers and other staff and attends meetings and training to develop professional skills.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to work with students ages 6–21 who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

Follow agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations pertaining to the school and students.
Monitor student behavior, help maintain classroom discipline, record behavior data, assist with crisis prevention, and use de-escalation techniques with students.
Help implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs), record behavior data, and complete incident reports when requested.
Monitor, supervise, and assist students during non-instructional periods and in settings such as lunch, recess, bus loading and unloading, playgrounds, classrooms, washrooms, field trips, transportation, and assemblies.
Help implement classroom PBIS universal components and Tier 2 and Tier 3 strategies for selected students.
Attend meetings, training, and professional learning sessions, including training in first aid, TCI, CPR, emergency procedures, and behavior management.
Perform clerical duties; maintain student progress records and files; develop and file incident reports; check daily attendance; make copies; and create classroom displays and instructional materials.
Maintain and operate computers, smartboards, and other classroom equipment.
Collaborate with teachers and other staff, incorporating information from parents, doctors, nurses, therapists, and others to understand and serve students’ needs.
Monitor students’ safety and well-being, attitudes, and behavior, and encourage positive behavior and interactions with peers.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher and principal.