Teacher Aides

The Ulster BOCES Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) Student-Based Programs is seeking Teacher Aides (1:1 supplementary aides) for full-time, 10-month positions for the 2026-2027 school year. Experience working with special needs children preferred. Fingerprinting required. All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply. Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive. Merit and fitness examination does not apply. Salary: $34,238.00 Ulster BOCES providesprograms for students ages five through twenty-one who are identified as needing specialized programs and/or supports according to their Individualized Education Program (IEP).Special Education programs are offered at Ulster BOCES sites in Port Ewen, NY and in leased classrooms in component school districts. They have been developed and offered to meet the specific needs of our students in order to assist them in realizing their potential to achieve both academically and socially. The following programs are available in Special Class configurations of 12:1:1:8:1:1, 8:1:2, 6:1:2 and4:1:2. All classes are staffed by a full-time Special Education teacher and either one or two teaching assistants (additional supplementary 1:1 aides may be requested for individual students as per Committee on Special Education recommendations). Multiple programs are available. Ulster BOCES offers regionally competitive salary and benefits (see the Ulster BOCES Teaching Assistants' and Aides' Organization contract at details).

WORK SCHEDULE

10 Month Schedule, September through June Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning initially introduced by teacher or teaching assistant. Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. Distributes and collects workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction. Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher. Assists with the supervision of students during recess, lunch, emergency drills, assemblies and field trips. Checks and records student attendance. Assists with lunch, snack and cleanup routines. Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student. Assumesother duties as assigned by theSupervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalency

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Our Mission: At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of our students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education. The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District Highland Central School District Kingston City Schools Consolidated New Paltz Central School District Onteora Central School District Rondout Valley Central School District Saugerties Central School District Wallkill Central School District

BENEFITS

Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County (“BOCES”), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (“sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to Amanda Stokes, Assistant Superintendent for Administration & COO. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES