Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is hiring Teacher Aides to support students across our Special Education programs throughout the region. This is meaningful, hands-on work where your presence truly matters every single day.
Work Schedule & Benefits
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6 hours per day
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10-month position following the school calendar (evenings, holidays, and summers off!) with the option to work during summer school
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Hourly Pay Rate of $16.00 - $18.72 (dependent on experience)
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Excellent benefits, including:
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Health insurance
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New York State Retirement System membership
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Loan forgiveness & Tuition discounts
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Employee discounts on mobile plans and more!
What You’ll Do
As a Teacher Aide, you will:
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Assist the classroom teacher by performing non-instructional duties to support students with disabilities individually, in small groups and/or test proctoring.
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Assist with general supervision of students in a multitude of settings including, but not limited to classroom, hallways, lunchroom, and playground.
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Assist with classroom management of students and monitoring individual student behavior through crisis intervention by implementing positive behavior management strategies or others supported by the program.
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Perform physical intervention techniques (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) when necessary.
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Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and safety plans under staff direction
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Support de-escalation and prevention strategies, and respond to student crises as requested.
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Assist with the preparation of classroom materials, projects, demonstrations and displays.
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Support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans under the direction of certified staff
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Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA
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Utilize your own special skills and abilities by assisting the instructional program in such areas as foreign language, arts, crafts, music, recreation, vocational or other similar subject areas when requested/appropriate.
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Ride the school bus with students and support students in community-based learning activities (work experience, field trips, vocational training).
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Assist in self-help, personal care activities, including toileting, and mobility for students with disabilities.
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Willing to continue ongoing professional development in support of program placement.
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Perform other duties related to specific programs.
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Complete required training as assigned, including TCI-S
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Attend meetings, as necessary.
Job Qualifications
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Civil Service eligibility for Teacher Aide ( required: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma
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Work collaboratively with team members to effectively support all students in program assignments.
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Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students.
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Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation) including, but not limited to:
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Performing physical intervention techniques,
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Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 lbs,
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Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, and/or reaching.
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Supporting/transporting students in wheelchairs and/or providing assistance with transfer, ambulation and positioning.
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Escorting and/or walking with (in some cases running after) students in multiple settings such as in community based activities, nature walks and school buildings.
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Fingerprinting and background check required (per NYS Law)
Application Deadline:08/19/2026