Teacher Aide - 30 hours (3 positions) - Forest ElementaryWilliamsville Central School105 Casey Rd. East Amherst , NY 14051-5000 Classified - Position - Teacher Aide - non-competitiveJob Number 3300049755 Start Date Open Date 10/11/2024 Closing Date 10/24/2024 3 positions availableThis is a general posting which includes all of the following positions. By applyingto this general posting, your application can be considered for all positions listed below.Forest Elementary SchoolTeacher Aide (UPK) 30 hours/week (6 hours/day - 8:00am - 2:30pm)(Inclusive of ½ hour unpaid lunch) Teacher Aide 30 hours/week (6 hours/day - 8:00am - 2:30pm)(Inclusive of ½ hour unpaid lunch) Teacher Aide 30 hours/week (6 hours/day - 8:00am - 2:30pm)(Inclusive of ½ hour unpaid lunch)10 months per school yearDuties (UPK):
To provide close supervision of students during all transitions-from-sit to stand and during traveling throughout the school setting
To closely supervise students as they ambulate throughout the school environment
To give verbal cues and prompts, as well as physical assistance to students as needed
To clear pathways and assist students to negotiate a busy classroom setting
To assist with personal care needs, including toileting and feedinq, if needed
To provide assistance with learninq tasks as directed by the classroom teacher
Duties (Position 2):
Work closely with classroom teachers, students and administrator Supervise and assist students/staff
Support Special Education program and students as needed
Adhere to the district Code of Conduct, school policies and procedures Reinforce behavioral expectations of the school
Interact positively with parents
Personal care may or may not be reauired dependina on positionDuties (Position 3):
To provide close supervision of students during all transitions from sit to stand and during traveling throughout the school setting
To closely supervise students as they ambulate throughout the school environment
To give verbal cues and prompts, as well as physical assistance as needed
To provide assistance with personal care needs, toileting and feeding, as needed
To provide assistance with learning tasks as directed by the classroom teacher and all related service providers
Requirements:
Ability to take direction from classroom teacher and/or related service
providers.
Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team
Willingness to implement student feeding plans
Willingness to support students in his/her attainment of IEP goals as per direction provided by the child's special education teacher
Flexible, patient and gentle manner
Ability to maintain student confidentiality .
Strong organizational skills
Takes initiative
Organized
Multi-tasker
Effective communication skills
Warm, caring attitude and approach to children
Patient
Understanding
Dependable
Problem Solver
Ability to use the computer
Non-competitive Civil Service job description:Distinguishing Features of the Class: The work involves relieving school teachers in a large suburban school district of that part of their duties which, while related to the teaching process, can be performed by noncertified personnel. The work requires the incumbent to have some knowledge of the specific area of instruction performed by the teacher, to which the teacher aide is assigned. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment and to have considerable ability in getting along with children. Does related work as required. Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR
Four (4) years of experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
NOTE: This position is not designed to replace clerical positions such as Typist, Stenographer or Clerk. Also, it is not designed to assist a Teacher in the teaching process; this is reserved for Teaching Assistants. See Section 80.33 Rules of the Board of Regents and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements. Special Requirements: Ability to establish good relationships with students, teachers and others; ability to gain and hold the confidence of and to maintain a patient and understanding attitude towards school children; ability to maintain order in classrooms and to enforce school regulations with firmness; familiarity with classroom routine; good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved; resourcefulness in conducting activities indirectly related to teaching process; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; dependability; neat personal appearance; tact; courtesy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.Reports to: All work is performed under the direct supervision of the teacher or school principal. Please make sure to complete an application at http://www.wnyric.org/application for this job posting.(Although you are strongly encouraged to complete an online application when applying to a job posting, paper applications are available for certain non-instructional applicants who do not have access to a computer. A paper application can be downloaded from the www.williamsvillek12.org website or picked up at the reception desk in the District Office.)The Williamsville Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or disability. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.Job Attachment View Attachment Itinerant Location Forest Elementary School Salary: From 18.00 Appointment Status Probationary Position Status Part time Start Date ASAP Additional Job Information Starting pay rate for Aides: $18.00/hourHourly stipends apply as follows:-Split aide (assigned to both general education & PPS aide duties);UPK aide; Literacy aide; Primary Project aide; Health aide; Attendance aide -$0.50/hour-PPS aide; job coach aide - $1.50/hour