Location: Brockport,NY, USA
Candidates hired for this position are eligible to receive a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus. Contact the Human Resources Department at (585) ###-#### for more information.
Sign-on payments will be made after the candidate has worked in the position they were hired for, based on the below schedule:
* $400 paid after 60 days of work.
* $300 paid after 120 days of work.
* $300 paid after 180 days of work.
4 Anticipated Positions Available
Hours Per Day: 6.75 (7:00 - 2:15)
Work Year: 10 Months (Off during school breaks.)
Minimum Pay Rate: $15.50/hour
Classification: Non-Competitive
Qualifications:
* Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
* One (1) year of full-time or its part-time paid or volunteer equivalent experience working in a clerical capacity; OR,
* One (1) year of full-time or its part-time paid or volunteer equivalent experience working with children; OR,
* Possession of a certificate of completion of a course of Child Care through an occupational school, The American Red Cross or similar agency; OR,
* A combination of experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.
NOTE: Successful completion of one (1) year of college education beyond high school (minimum of 30 semester college credit hours) may be substituted for the one (1) year of experience.
* The ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
* The ability to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues.
* The ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
* Displays a positive attitude and builds healthy relationships with students, staff and families.
Primary Responsibility:
Responsible to the Building Principal, Assistant Building Principal and/or classroom teachers for the orderly and efficient operation of the classroom and implementation of key functions as detailed below.
Key Functions:
* Assists individual students or small groups with review and support of academic assignments after initial teacher instruction.
* Assists students with projects, research, computer use, etc.
* Corrects papers as assigned by the classroom teacher.
* Performs routine clerical duties such as copying or duplicating, filing and compiling attendance sheets, and word processing, as needed.
* Assists teachers with proctoring examinations as assigned. This may include assisting students with 504 or IEP test modifications.
* May assist students with disabilities with their daily activities, including with their mobility.
* Assists in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
* Assist teacher to monitor students' focus on tasks.
* Assists teacher to maintain discipline in the classroom, especially with specific students as assigned by the classroom teacher.
* Collaborates with teachers to promote a good working environment and also to verify accurate information.
Note:
* Experience working with students who have academic, social/emotional, and/or management needs preferred.
* May include toileting, lifting (possible hoyer), assistance with changing/dressing, and feeding.
* The successful candidate will be a person who is comfortable in small and large group settings of children; flexible, creative, calm, works well with others, and open to constructive feedback.
* Ability to support students (under the direction of a teacher) with strong clerical, record keeping, and computer skills; as well as ability to supervise small groups of students; strong written and oral communication skills, also preferred.
* Position may include supporting students when using assistive technology, supervising during daily transitions, and other associated tasks related to the student needs.
* May work with children in multi-sensory reading and literacy programs.
* Participation in training sessions may be required.
* Other duties as assigned by building administration.
* This position may require driving therefore reliable transportation is necessary.
NOTE: Formal input for the end of year evaluation will come from classroom teachers who the aide works with but the final evaluation document will be written by, and the conference held with, the building administrator.
FLSA: Non-Exempt