<p>TITLE: Teacher Aide - Multiple positionsLOCATION: TBDDATES: September 20, 2024SALARY: $24,851 - $40,745 THIS IS A NON-COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE TITLEGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Assist licensed or certified school teachers in the performance of their teaching functions by performing those non-teaching duties otherwise performed by such regular teacher or teachers or may function as a one-on-one aide to a student in the school district; does related work as required. Location and duties of position may change based on district and student needs.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This title is employed for positions created for the main purpose of relieving school teachers of that part of their duties, which while related to the teaching process, can be performed by non-professional personnel. Incumbents of this position may also be employed as a one-on-one aide for students with special needs, assisting them in the school setting. The duties of this class differ from those of School Monitor due to the more complex nature of the assignments that are performed. Duties of the school monitor are generally quite limited in scope whereas those of the Teacher Aide often times require specific skills or abilities. EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only):Provides assistance in direct support of a teacher in such matters as checking homework or examination papers, averaging grades, checking attendance, collecting money, preparing charts, making up lists, maintaining classroom files, preparing materials, collecting data in a variety of settings;Provides physical aid to the teacher in such areas as maintaining bulletin boards, making posters, obtaining and returning reference materials, distributing various materials and supplies, setting up audio-visual, computer, television and laboratory presentations, giving personal physical assistance to individual children (clothing, feeding, wash-up, bathroom, behavioral intervention as required;Assists in proctoring and other tasks related to the administration of examinations;May be assigned to work with children with disabilities as a one-on-one aide, providing assistance with taking notes, helping with mobility issues, assisting with personal care issues etc.;May provide assistance to students with various disabilities in use of technology and equipment adaptation to facilitate learning, mobility and/or communication;May maintain order and discipline in the temporary absence of the teacher or in the classroom, hallways, lunchrooms, etc., on either a regularly assigned or occasional basis.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND ATTRIBUTES: Working knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved; familiarity with classroom routine; ability to establish good relationships with children and others; ability to maintain discipline, clerical aptitude; resourcefulness in conducting above described activities directly related to teaching process; good judgment; tact; courtesy; physical conditions commensurate with the duties of the position.MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma or an equivalent amount of experience and training sufficient to indicate ability to perform the work. NOTE: School Districts may require basic certifications (i.e., CPR, First Aid, etc.) for Teacher Aides who are assigned as one-on-one aides.</p> <p>OLAS is an online job application system for K-12 Education. The platform connects you with more than 10,000 school jobs, including educator, non-instructional, and administrator positions in New York State and surrounding areas.</p> <p>OLAS job services are provided by PNW BOCES.</p>