Job Information
Erie 1 BOCES Teacher Aide, Personal 0126-0015 in West Seneca, New York
Location: Erie 1 BOCES Special Education Services Maryvale High School Cheektowaga, NY
Assignment: 10-Month position for the regular school year
Hours: 7:00AM - 2:30PM
Generous Benefits Package including but not limited to the following: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES (https://www.e1b.org/en/about-us/employment.aspx#Great-Benefits)
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 is seeking a 1:1 Aide with Behavior Management experience for a high school Exceptional Education State Assessed Student. Will work 1:1 daily to assist a student with special needs to remain on task academically and social emotionally.
Assists with classroom activities as directed by teacher
Works with individual children as directed by teacher
Assists children with arrival and departure involving coats, boots, and lunches
Helps keep supplies and materials in order
Helps prepare materials for their use
Cleans up and puts away materials after use
Changes children's clothing and cleanses children, if necessary
Assists teacher in implementing the classroom and/or individual student's behavior management program
Accompanies a child when removal from a classroom is necessary or when the child must go to another part of the building
Assists in restraining students who may exhibit behaviors that are injurious to self or others
Assists and supervises games and free play, both indoors and outdoors
Assists teacher in the implementation of activities that include but are not limited to: feeding, toileting, and other activities of daily living(e.g. grooming, hygiene, leisure/recreation, etc.)
Lifts and transports students in conjunction with daily living activities
Teacher Aides working with non-ambulatory students are expected to lift 40- pound loads independently and may be required to lift/move students weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance from another adult and/or with the use of appropriate lifting devices
SPECIAL NOTE: Ability to lift/move students either independently or with assistance is a condition of employment for teacher aides who work with non-ambulatory students. Initial and periodic physical examinations will test this ability. Teacher aides should not attempt to lift more than one-third of their body weight without assistance from another adult or appropriate lifting devices
Be an active part of the classroom education team as demonstrated by following teacher directions, being cooperative, showing support for other team members and focusing on student needs and outcomes
Discuss parental requests for information with the teacher before responding
Maintains confidentiality of student information
Job Qualifications
Minimum Civil Service Qualifications:
A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; or;
B) Four (4) years of experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved, not necessarily in an aide role; or;
C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
Additional Qualifications:
Experience working with students who demonstrate social/emotional/behavioral needs
Experience following Behavior Intervention Plans preferred
Kind and caring individuals are encouraged to apply
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Position Start Date:02/09/2026
Civil Service Title: Teacher Aide
Job Number: 0126-0015