ESY 1:1 Teacher Aide

• Dedicated 1:1 Supervision: Maintain constant proximity and engagement with your assigned student to ensure their safety and participation in all activities
• Behavioral Redirection: Use specific, pre-approved strategies to help the student stay on task and manage frustrations, following the guidance of the Lead Teacher and the student's behavior plan
• Social Facilitation: Act as a "social bridge," helping the student interact appropriately with peers during recess, snack time, and group lessons
• Daily Transitions: Provide hands-on assistance during transitions (e.g., moving from the bus to the classroom, or the classroom to the playground), which can often be a challenging time for students with special needs
• Instructional Support: Sit with the student during lessons to help them focus, clarify simple instructions, and encourage the completion of tasks
• Physical & Personal Care: Assist with the student’s specific physical needs, which may include help with mobility, eating/feeding, or hygiene/toileting as required

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree or completion of an approved Teacher's Aide program preferred
• Candidates with a paraprofessional certificate or equivalent as required by New York State are strongly encouraged to apply

Preferred candidates will have experience working with Special Education students