Teacher Aide (Special Education, BESD)

Teacher Aide (SpEd, BESD) Gowana Middle School 6.5 hrs/day, 10 mos/year Shenendehowa Central School District has an anticipated vacancy and is now accepting applications. The District is seeking culturally proficient individuals who actively foster an engaging environment where students can develop confidence in their own success consistent with the Profile of a Shenendehowa Employee (https://www.shenet.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/49646shen-24x36v1.pdf) . Job Responsibilities Special education teacher aide responsibilities will include assisting students with social/emotional and learning difficulties in all school settings. Under the direction of the case manager, the aide will support students in developing independent academic and social skills. The aide will assist in carrying out modifications and accommodations including collecting data, behavior plans, supervision, modeling appropriate social skills, assisting with classroom work, facilitating social interaction, and providing testing accommodations. Preferred experience working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges; students in program are working towards earning regents credit in mainstream setting. Personal care duties may be required. Compensation & Benefits Step 1 ($20.72/hr) – Step 5 ($23.23/hr) CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement (https://www.shenet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/SHENENDEHOWA-CSD-07.01.2021-TO-06.30.2025pdf.pdf) Certifications/Qualifications Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma (GED) and experience with youth desirable. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration. Exhibit good judgement, mental alertness, tact and courtesy. Physical condition commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. Application Deadline – October 21, 2024 All interested internal applicants must apply through SchoolFront (https://app.schoolfront.com/Shared/Applicant/InternalActiveJobPostings.aspx) . All interested external applicants must register and apply through RecruitFront (https://shenschools.recruitfront.com/Default) . Anticipated Start Date – November 18, 2024 For more information, please visit our website at www.shenet.org . If you need additional assistance in applying for this position through RecruitFront please refer to the Applicant Training Videos (https://support.recruitfront.com/hc/en-us/categories/10476101431963-Applicant-Training-Videos) or reach out to the Office of Human Resources at (518) 881-0650 for support. Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law. Position Start Date:11/18/2024Application Deadline:10/21/2024Civil Service Title: Teacher Aide