Teacher Assistant/Teacher Aide (2 Positions)

Teacher Assistant/Teacher Aide (2 Positions) JobID: 394 Position Type: Support Staff / Teacher Assistant Date Posted: 7/8/2026 Location: Andover Central School District Closing Date: 07/22/2026 Position Purpose The Teacher Assistant supports students with diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in a classroom. Working under the supervision of the classroom teacher, the Teacher Assistant assists with the delivery of instruction, implements behavior support strategies, facilitates student engagement, provides individual and small-group academic assistance, and helps maintain a positive, structured learning environment. The successful candidate demonstrates patience, flexibility, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering student growth while collaborating effectively with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Essential Job Functions Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task. Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student arrival, monitoring hallways, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. Constructs, copies, distributes, and uses educational materials as needed. Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc. Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed. Assists students with disabilities with activities such as time management, organization, and developing study skills for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities. Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs. Additional Duties Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration as needed. Perform any other related duties as assigned. Equipment Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Google Classroom, Docs, Word, Excel). Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards The position requires the ability to actively supervise and assist students throughout the school day in classroom, school building, and outdoor settings. Duties may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and assisting students with mobility, academic tasks, and daily routines. The successful candidate must be able to implement behavior support strategies, respond calmly and effectively to challenging student behaviors, and, when appropriately trained, assist in the safe management of behavioral crises in accordance with district procedures. The position requires sustained attention, sound judgment, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced educational environment. Occasional outdoor supervision and participation in student activities may be required in varying weather conditions. Qualifications Profile Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act. Prior experience working with special needs children desirable. Salary Range Salary is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Placement on the salary schedule will be based on the successful candidate's experience and certification status . The current starting rate is Grade 2, Step 1 ($16.75 per hour) . Postings current as of 7/12/2026 1:47:33 AM CST. #J-18808-Ljbffr Andover Central School District