Teacher Aide

Northern Rivers Family of Services • City of Schenectady, NY

6d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Aide assists the classroom teacher with behavior management and supports students’ success in school. The position is onsite at the Schenectady-Bigelow location in Schenectady, New York, and works with students ages 6–21 who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges. The role includes supporting students throughout instructional and non-instructional activities and helping maintain a safe, positive learning environment.

The schedule is Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with no weekends. This is a full-time position. The listed hourly salary range is $19.00–$21.00. Full-time Teacher Aides qualify for a $1,500 retention bonus, paid in two parts: half at 90 days and half at one year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 its students.
• Monitor student behavior, help maintain classroom discipline, record behavior data as requested, assist with crisis prevention, and support de-escalation techniques.
• 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 across school environments, including lunch, recess or breaks, 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 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; develop classroom displays and instructional materials; and maintain and operate classroom equipment.
• Collaborate with the teacher and other staff to use information from parents, doctors, nurses, therapists, and others to understand and serve students’ needs.
• Monitor students’ safety and well-being, observe their attitudes, and encourage positive behavior and peer interactions.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher and principal.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training and continuing education unit (CEU) opportunities
• $1,500 retention bonus for full-time employees, paid half at 90 days and half at one year

What This Job Offers

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