Teacher Aide Position (1-1)

The anticipated opening is for a Teacher Aide position to be assigned as a 1:1 Aide at the Belmont BOCES Center located at 5536 County Road 48, Belmont, NY. This position is for 3.5 hours per day and is a 1st shift position from approximately 11:00am � 2:30pm. Starting pay will be $16.00 per hour but could increase based upon experience.

The anticipated start date will be Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Qualifications

Description: The Teacher Aide will be responsible for work involving the performance of non-teaching tasks related to the teaching process in a classroom or school. Teacher Aides assist the teaching staff with their duties related to teaching, which may be performed by a non-teacher, including but not limited to supporting students' physical and behavioral needs, managing classroom materials, and the supervision of students within the building.

A Teacher Aide does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (to include but not limited to):

• Works with small groups of students, or one-on-one, reinforcing skills taught by a teacher
• Helps teacher with bulletin boards, arts and crafts, and the conduct of games
• Operates copy machines producing copies and organizing other materials utilized in the teaching process
• Takes attendance and distributes work folders
• Distributes and operates audio-visual equipment and materials
• Directs students to classes
• Proctors and assists in the conduct of examinations
• May perform incidental duplicating and typing tasks
• Assists in toileting of incontinent children
• Assists children in daily living skills
• Helps in feeding children who need this service
• Assists in transporting non-ambulatory or developmentally disabled children
• Assists students with behavioral management needs
• May supervise students in various settings such as classroom, hall, lunchroom, bus, playground, or parking lot
• Assist teachers with classroom management
• Perform clerical tasks under the supervision of teachers and/or administrators FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Ability to establish good relationships with students and teachers; ability to readily acquire a familiarity with school and classroom routine; ability to read and write English; resourcefulness in conducting activities related to the teaching process; tact; courtesy; good judgment; physical condition sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A.) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR B.) Training or experience in an area which will be utilized to aid in the teaching process. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS/BOCES: Per regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.