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Teacher Aide

Job Details

Job Location

Albany-Academy Main-PCFC - Albany, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School/GED

Salary Range

$17.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Education

Description

Teacher Aide

Sign On Bonus - $1,500 (paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 30 days and 1/2 at a year) (full time only qualify)

Available shifts - Monday - Friday between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - no weekends

As a Teacher Aide, you will assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of behavior management and supporting students success in school. You will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

+ Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students.

+ Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom; record behavior data as requested; assist with crisis prevention; assist with de-escalation techniques with students.

+ Help implement behavior plans (BIP); record behavior data; and the completion of incident reports when requested.

+ Monitor, supervise and assist students during non-instructional periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, recess/breaks, bus loading/unloading, playground, classroom, washroom, field trips, transportation, assemblies) to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.

+ Help implement classroom PBIS universal components and Tier 2 and Tier 3 strategies for selected students.

+ Attend meetings, training, professional learning sessions (e.g. first aid, TCI, CPR, emergency procedures, behavior management) to enhance professional skills and competencies.

+ Perform clerical duties; maintain records of student progress; develop and file incident reports; maintain student files; check daily attendance; make copies; develop classroom displays and instructional material; maintain and operate computers, smartboards and other classroom equipment.

+ Collaborate with teacher and other staff to incorporate information provided by parents, doctors, nurses, therapists and others to understand the needs of and provide services for students.

+ Always monitor safety and well-being of students; monitor student attitudes and encourage positive behavior and interactions with peers.

+ Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher and principal

Requirements and Education:

+ High School Diploma required

+ Ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 6-21

Benefits

+ Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Paid time off

+ Holiday Pay

+ 401 (K) plan

+ Life Insurance

+ Loan repayment assistance

+ Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.