Teacher Aide

Goshen Central School District Position Title: Teacher Aide - Anticipated Location: CJ Hooker Middle School Hourly Rate: $21.15 per hour Hours: 5.75 hours per day Schedule: 10-Month, School year position (calendar follows district schedule) DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is non-professional work involving responsibility for assisting school teachers in the performance of their non-teaching duties through a variety of activities related to the learning process. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, administrator, or senior official in accordance with well-established procedures. The Teacher Aide performs related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Works with small groups of children reviewing repetitive classworkCorrects papers and records grades under the direction of a teacherAccompanies and supervises students during assemblies, field trips, playground activities, cafeteria periods, and other school eventsAssists with preparations for science demonstrations, music and art classes, and audio-visual presentationsProctors and assists in administering various testsPerforms clerical tasks related to classroom activities, including typing, copying, filing, distributing materials, preparing teaching aids, maintaining records, and taking attendanceAssists in classroom management and crisis intervention as directed by the teacherAssists students with disabilities in maintaining a normal school routine, including bus arrivals and departures, cafeteria assistance, toileting, evacuation drills, lifting and carrying when necessaryMay arrange parent conferences under teacher directionMay relieve classroom teachers for emergencies or meetings as neededMay perform food service, school monitor, or custodial/cleaner duties on a substitute basis FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of classroom routinesAbility to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, and staffAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructionsAbility to maintain discipline and support classroom managementClerical aptitudeResourcefulness, tact, courtesy, and good judgmentNeat personal appearancePhysical condition commensurate with the demands of the position HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should apply on the District website: WWW.GCSNY.ORG/ABOUT-US/EMPLOYMENT Goshen Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.