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Job Opening Information Teacher Aide

Application Deadline
6/17/2026

Position Title
Teacher Aide
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
$16.00 - $18.72
Job Description

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 - $18.72 (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.
 

 

Job Qualifications
  • Civil Service eligibility for Teacher Aide required: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma

  • Work collaboratively with team members to effectively support all students in program assignments.

  • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students.

  • Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation) including, but not limited to:

    • Performing physical intervention techniques,

    • Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 lbs,

    • Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, and/or reaching.

    • Supporting/transporting students in wheelchairs and/or providing assistance with transfer, ambulation and positioning.

    • Escorting and/or walking with (in some cases running after) students in multiple settings such as in community based activities, nature walks and school buildings.

  • Fingerprinting and background check required (per NYS Law)

Application Procedure

Apply on the Ontario County Civil Service website: Ontario County Civil Service Employment Portal   

Scroll & apply to: BOCES - TEACHER AIDE (FT FOR SCHOOL YEAR)

 

If you have questions, please contact Debra Luna 315-332-7289 or Debra.Luna@wflboces.org

Job Category
Teaching Assistants, Aides & Tutors
Job Location
Midlakes Education Center

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