Teacher Aide, Classroom 0926-0013

Location: Erie 1 BOCES Special Education Services Northtowns Academy Tonawanda, NY

Hours: 7:30AM - 2:45PM

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

Erie 1 BOCES seeks a Classroom Aide for our Northtowns Academy. Our programs employ trauma informed care, behavioral supports and social emotional needs for students who are struggling with trauma and mental health.

Job Description:

• Assists with classroom activities as directed by the teacher.

• Works with individual children as directed by a 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 the 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 the 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: The 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:

• Applicants should have a positive outlook, a strong work ethic and work well in a team setting.

• Kind and caring individuals are encouraged to apply

• Experience preferred but not required

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH OCTOBER 11, 2026

Position Start Date:10/12/2026

Application Deadline:10/11/2026

Civil Service Title: Teacher Aide

Job Number: 0926-0013