Job Opportunities

Finger Lakes Elementary School Openings

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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Teacher Aide

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is hiring Teacher Aides to support students across our Special Education programs throughout the region. This is meaningful, hands-on work where your presence truly matters every single day.

Work Schedule & Benefits

  • 6 hours per day
  • 10-month position following the school calendar (evenings, holidays, and summers off!) with the option to work during summer school
  • Hourly Pay Rate of $16.00 – $18.35 (dependent on experience)
  • Excellent benefits, including:
    • Health insurance
    • New York State Retirement System membership
    • Loan forgiveness & Tuition discounts
    • Employee discounts on mobile plans and more!

What You’ll Do

As a Teacher Aide, you will:

  • Assist the classroom teacher by performing non-instructional duties to support students with disabilities individually, in small groups and/or test proctoring.
  • Assist with general supervision of students in a multitude of settings including, but not limited to classroom, hallways, lunchroom, and playground.
  • Assist with classroom management of students and monitoring individual student behavior through crisis intervention by implementing positive behavior management strategies or others supported by the program.
  • Perform physical intervention techniques (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) when necessary.
  • Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and safety plans under staff direction
  • Support de-escalation and prevention strategies, and respond to student crises as requested.
  • Assist with the preparation of classroom materials, projects, demonstrations and displays.
  • Support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans under the direction of certified staff
  • Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA
  • Utilize your own special skills and abilities by assisting the instructional program in such areas as foreign language, arts, crafts, music, recreation, vocational or other similar subject areas when requested/appropriate.
  • Ride the school bus with students and support students in community-based learning activities (work experience, field trips, vocational training).
  • Assist in self-help, personal care activities, including toileting, and mobility for students with disabilities.
  • Willing to continue ongoing professional development in support of program placement.
  • Perform other duties related to specific programs.
  • Complete required training as assigned, including TCI-S
  • Attend meetings, as necessary.
$16.00 - $18.35
Summer ESY Speech Therapist, FLES

The Summer Extended School Year (ESY) program runs July 8 - August 20, 2026

7 ¼ workday including 35 minutes for lunch. 5 days a week.

Salary: $261.71 - $309.73 daily rate,  based on experience

$261.71- $309.03 daily rate
Summer ESY Registered Professional Nurse, FLES

The Summer Extended School Year (ESY) program runs July 8 - August 20, 2026.

The program runs 5 days a week.

Salary: $26.70 - $29.10, based on experience

 

 

$26.70 - $29.10
Summer ESY Teaching Assistants, FLES

The Summer Extended School Year (ESY) program runs July 8 - August 20, 2026

7 ¼ workday including 35 minutes for lunch. 5 days a week.

Salary: $21.30 - $23.49,  based on experience

$21.30 - $23.49
Summer ESY Physical Education Teacher (K-6), FLES

The Summer Extended School Year (ESY) program runs July 8 - August 20, 2026

7 ¼ workday including 35 minutes for lunch. 5 days a week.

Salary: $261.71 - $309.73 daily rate,  based on experience

$261.71- $309.03 daily rate
Summer ESY Special Education Teacher (K-6), FLES

The Summer Extended School Year (ESY) program runs July 8 - August 20, 2026

7 ¼ workday including 35 minutes for lunch. 5 days a week.

Salary: $261.71 - $309.73 daily rate,  based on experience

$261.71- $309.03 daily rate
It is Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES’ policy to provide for and promote equal opportunity in education and employment. Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES does not discriminate, in its programs and activities, against: (i) any student or any candidate for admission (or parent of any such student or candidate); (ii) any employee or applicant for employment; or (iii) any third party, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age; and, it provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Further, Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of religion or creed, religious practice, ethnic group, weight, sexual orientation, gender, military status, genetic status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, criminal arrest or conviction record, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal non-discrimination laws, or unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.  Inquiries regarding Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES’ non-discrimination policies and grievance procedures or Title IX should be directed to:
Kaitlin Driscoll, Director of Human Resources
Administrative Offices, Regional Support Center
131 Drumlin Court, Eisenhower Building
Newark, NY 14513-1863
Telephone: (315) 332-7400
Email: Kaitlin.Driscoll@wflboces.org

U.S. Department of Education
New York Office
Office for Civil Rights
32 Old Slip, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10005-2500
Telephone: (646) 428-3800
Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov