Teacher Aide (Elementary Classrooms)

Job Description

Job Description

Teacher Aides

Find Your Fit at Falk School: Now Hiring Teacher Aides for the 2026–2027 School Year
Falk-Mullen| Buffalo, NY

Pay: $21.64 per hour ($30,296 per school year)
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:35 AM – 2:35 PM

Find Your Fit at Falk School!

Falk-Mullen is hiring Teacher Aides for the 2026–2027 school year.

We know that finding the right school environment matters. Our team will review your experience, interests, and qualifications and connect you with school leadership at the campus that may be the best fit for you.

Whether you have experience in education, human services, behavioral support, or are looking to begin a career working with students, we want to learn more about you.

Apply today and let us help you Find Your Fit at Falk School!

At Falk School, our mission is to provide a supportive, transformational learning community. We believe every student deserves a learning environment where they feel valued, challenged, and empowered to succeed.

Founded in 1986, Falk School serves students ages 5–21 across four Western New York campuses through highly structured classrooms and individualized educational supports. As an affiliate of Child & Family Services, we are committed to helping students build the academic, behavioral, and life skills needed to thrive.

Our classrooms are intentionally small—typically six students supported by one teacher and one teacher aide—allowing staff to build meaningful relationships with students and provide individualized support throughout the school day.

As a Teacher Aide at Falk School, you'll work alongside a classroom teacher to support instruction, student engagement, behavior management, and social-emotional growth. You'll be part of a collaborative school team while making a meaningful impact on students every day.

✔ Small classroom sizes (typically 6 students)

✔ One Teacher + One Teacher Aide in every classroom

✔ Collaborative and supportive school teams

✔ Short school-day schedule (7:35 AM – 2:35 PM)

✔ Paid school breaks and holidays

✔ Optional six-week summer session

✔ Meaningful relationships with students

✔ Hands-on experience in special education

✔ Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

✔ Make a lasting impact every day

• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional and non-instructional activities
• Work with students individually and in small groups to provide individualized academic support
• Support student supervision in classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, and other school settings
• Help create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
• Support students' academic, behavioral, social, and emotional growth
• Implement behavior management strategies and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques when necessary
• Serve as a positive role model and support students in developing appropriate social and emotional skills
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and other members of the educational team
• Assist with classroom organization, record keeping, and general classroom support

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or coursework in education, special education, human services, or a related field preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities in a school or therapeutic setting preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to provide individualized student support and maintain student engagement
• Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Willingness to participate in required professional development and training

*No teaching certification required

Falk School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Keywords: Teacher Aide, Teaching Assistant, Classroom Aide, Special Education Aide, Paraprofessional, Educational Aide, School Aide, Student Support, Behavioral Support, Instructional Aide