Teacher Aide, MEC

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is hiring Teacher Aides to support students across our Special Education programs throughout the region. This is meaningful, hands-on work where your presence truly matters every single day.

Work Schedule & Benefits

• 6 hours per day

• 10-month position following the school calendar (evenings, holidays, and summers off!) with the option to work during summer school

• Hourly Pay Rate of $16.00 - $18.72 (dependent on experience)

• Excellent benefits, including:

• Health insurance

• New York State Retirement System membership

• Loan forgiveness & Tuition discounts

• Employee discounts on mobile plans and more!

What You’ll Do

As a Teacher Aide, you will:

• Assist the classroom teacher by performing non-instructional duties to support students with disabilities individually, in small groups and/or test proctoring.

• Assist with general supervision of students in a multitude of settings including, but not limited to classroom, hallways, lunchroom, and playground.

• Assist with classroom management of students and monitoring individual student behavior through crisis intervention by implementing positive behavior management strategies or others supported by the program.

• Perform physical intervention techniques (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) when necessary.

• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and safety plans under staff direction

• Support de-escalation and prevention strategies, and respond to student crises as requested.

• Assist with the preparation of classroom materials, projects, demonstrations and displays.

• Support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans under the direction of certified staff

• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA

• Utilize your own special skills and abilities by assisting the instructional program in such areas as foreign language, arts, crafts, music, recreation, vocational or other similar subject areas when requested/appropriate.

• Ride the school bus with students and support students in community-based learning activities (work experience, field trips, vocational training).

• Assist in self-help, personal care activities, including toileting, and mobility for students with disabilities.

• Willing to continue ongoing professional development in support of program placement.

• Perform other duties related to specific programs.

• Complete required training as assigned, including TCI-S

• Attend meetings, as necessary.

Job Qualifications

• Civil Service eligibility for Teacher Aide (http://ontario-portal.mycivilservice.com/default/show\_accountment/81670) required: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma

• Work collaboratively with team members to effectively support all students in program assignments.

• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students.

• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation) including, but not limited to:

• Performing physical intervention techniques,

• Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 lbs,

• Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, and/or reaching.

• Supporting/transporting students in wheelchairs and/or providing assistance with transfer, ambulation and positioning.

• Escorting and/or walking with (in some cases running after) students in multiple settings such as in community based activities, nature walks and school buildings.

• Fingerprinting and background check required (per NYS Law)

Application Deadline:08/19/2026