Teacher Aide

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMER ONLY and 2026/2027 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of programming and care to students

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Team player with the ability to lead and develop strong relationships with co-workers, students and their families.
• Ability to transfer students with physical disabilities.
• Experience working with young children with disabilities.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; NYS Teacher Assistant Certification preferred (incentive pay base on level)
• Bilingual Spanish a plus (incentive pay)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with students individually according to individual education plan or individual program established by the classroom teacher.
• Be involved with students in all group activities, including but not limited to: language groups, playground, adaptive physical education, etc.
• Attend daily team meetings.
• Assist teacher in all daily routines.
• Assist in preparation and clean-up involved in all aspects of program.
• Participate in conferences with teacher concerning curriculum for total program for each individual student.
• Assist and train students in personal care needs, including but not limited to: feeding, toileting, dressing and washing.
• Assist with loading and unloading students on and off busses.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Responsible for the safety of students under his/her supervision.
• Adhere to the Agency’s Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Perform any other related duties as directed by the Teacher and/or designee.

Position follows the Kingston School District Calendar and includes paid holidays, school breaks and snow days!!