Teacher Aide, Personal

Location:Erie 1 BOCESSpecial Education ServicesNorthtowns AcademyTonawanda, NYHours:7:30AM - 2:45PMGenerous Benefits Package including but not limited to the following: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES Paid annual holidays Generous Paid Personal/Sick time Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%) Medical Insurance waiver allowance Life insurance at NO cost to you FSA plan Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion NYS Retirement System 403b AND 457 retirement plans Job Description:Erie 1 BOCES seeks two Classroom Aides for our growing Northtowns Academy. These positions are for either 6:1:1 or 6:1:2 classrooms. Experience is preferred, but all interested persons are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a positive outlook, strong work ethic and work well on teams. Kind and caring individuals are encouraged to apply. Assists students in developing work skills and attitudes necessary to perform a specific job as prescribed by the teacher or employer. Works along with students as needed to complete tasks and provide a positive work model until such a time as the student can perform job independently. In consultation with the teacher learns, adapts when necessary and demonstrates efficient methods to perform individual job tasks. On occasion may include development of modified equipment to address student needs. Orients student to work site rest rooms, cafeteria, breaks, "unsafe" areas, emergency procedures, sign-in time sheet, etc. Assists the teacher with an assessment of the student's ability to perform individual work tasks and breaks job tasks into separate teachable steps when necessary. Coordinates with the student's teacher (classroom and/or career and technical education teacher) and transition teacher a schedule of "fading" assistance in order to maximize independence. Demonstrates communication methods with students that will serve as a model for communicating with supervisors and co-workers; facilitates direct communication with people on the job site. Monitors quantity and quality of work produced by students to ensure competency with regards to employer's and program's standards and assesses progress in skills development. Supplies and maintains all documentation in accordance with Program's requirements Represents Program in a positive manner and presents to employer and student an appropriate image to suit various job environments. Participates in conferences, in-service training, and consultation with Teachers, Transition Resource Teacher, and others as needed. Investigates and implements safe and efficient use of transportation systems for students which might include mobility training. Is available to work, on occasion, other than traditional school hours. Performs other work duties as they relate to the position. Please apply online by completing the following steps: Click Apply below and log in to your account in Recruitfront or create an account. Complete and submit the correct application type, SCHOOL RELATED PERSONNEL , and THEN Apply directly to the job posting. You will receive an email from Recruitfront stating that you have applied.Special Notes:When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to the Posting Number noted above.Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, Human Resources) at least 48 hours prior to the interview.PLEASE NOTE- Erie 1 BOCES has transitioned COMPLETELY to the RecruitFront platform for all open positions. Once you complete your application within the system, you will be able to apply for any vacant positions within the District in the future.