
Substitute Teacher Aide
- Cheektowaga, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 4 years' experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved or
- An equivalent combination of training and experience as
- Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with classroom staff
- Preference given to candidates experienced in working with students with disabilities
- Primary level classroom instruction experience preferred
- Must have excellent classroom management skills
- Must be willing and able to be trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training
- Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives.
- Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned by teacher.
- Assist with behavior modification as assigned by teacher.
- Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.
- Assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, lavatory, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines.
- Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator.
- Assist students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs; loading and unloading on the bus; transporting students in and around the school and on field trips.
- Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
- Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher, therapist or pathologist.
- Report student concerns directly and expeditiously to teacher and assist with student resolution.
- Assist with breakfast, lunch, snack, including cleanup.
- Maintain various records and files.
- Perform related work as required.