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Beekmantown Central School District Teacher Aide in West Chazy, New York
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Assists teachers in routine classroom preparation duties, such as making student folders, making charts, schedules, posters, and bulletin boards at the direction of the teacher; Helps teachers to set up classroom by distributing and/or gathering materials, making photocopies of materials for classes and lessons, and setting up of equipment; Assists teachers in demonstrating the proper use of vocational tools and equipment; Assists in overseeing technical operations of laboratory and/or classroom equipment; If assigned to a student or students, assists assigned student(s) to and from the school bus upon arrival and dismissal, accompanies assigned student(s) on the school bus, to classrooms, between classrooms, up and down stairs, and through hallways, aids the student(s) at his/her desk and in activities throughout the school day including eating meals, aiding with restraint devices, lifts and/or wheelchair locks and with toilet activities; Relieves teachers of study hall, corridor, lunchroom, recreation, recess, and other school monitor duties as well as escorting students to and from buses, classrooms, bathrooms, and lunchroom; Aids student(s) with clothing, arranging locker, and related activities; Participates in development of a students individualized education program with teachers, parents, and building staff; May work with schools Physical Therapist and classroom teachers in implementing recommended activities and to promote improved motor control and coordination of student(s); As directed by the teacher, assists in keeping simple records for the classroom such as recording grades, completion of homework assignments, attendance and lunch counts, and if assigned to a student(s), prepares simple records and reports on the students progress; Reads and tells stories to children in lower grades; Listens to students read and works with students in reviewing flash cards or note materials in small groups or on a one-on-one basis; Assists teachers in the correction of papers; Assists in maintaining files and supplies and in preparing routine reports; Helps maintain discipline and structure within the classroom and/or on a school bus; Provides a good example to students as in the areas of cleanliness and proper manners; Teacher Aide/Student Aide Assists teachers by helping students stay focused, pay attention, and participate by reminding students to listen when the teacher is giving directions; Assists in routine classroom housekeeping chores; Assists in implementing good behavior management routines and techniques; Organizes and participates in group games and related activities as directed by the teacher; Assists teachers in helping students prepare for dismissal by helping students gather belongings; May have bus duty involving the monitoring of students unloading and boarding bus; May assist teachers and students in selecting materials in the library or in computer operation; May write down homework and take class notes for student(s); May render elementary first aid treatment; May occasionally act as a receptionist and/or answer phone.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: (a) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; or (b) One (1) year of experience as a Teacher Aide, Student Aide, or School Monitor in a public or private school system; or (c) One (1) year of experience and/or training aiding the physically disabled in daily living activities; or (d) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b), and (c) above.