Goshen Central School District Position Title: Teacher Aide Location: To be determined. K–5 Elementary Hourly Rate: $21.15 per hour Hours: 5.75 hours per day Schedule: 10-Month, School year position (calendar follows district schedule) DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is non-professional work involving responsibility for assisting school teachers in the performance of their non-teaching duties through a variety of activities related to the learning process. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, administrator, or senior official in accordance with well-established procedures. The Teacher Aide performs related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Works with small groups of children reviewing repetitive classwork Corrects papers and records grades under the direction of a teacher Accompanies and supervises students during assemblies, field trips, playground activities, cafeteria periods, and other school events Assists with preparations for science demonstrations, music and art classes, and audio-visual presentations Proctors and assists in administering various tests Performs clerical tasks related to classroom activities, including typing, copying, filing, distributing materials, preparing teaching aids, maintaining records, and taking attendance Assists in classroom management and crisis intervention as directed by the teacher Assists students with disabilities in maintaining a normal school routine, including bus arrivals and departures, cafeteria assistance, toileting, evacuation drills, lifting and carrying when necessary May arrange parent conferences under teacher direction May relieve classroom teachers for emergencies or meetings as needed May perform food service, school monitor, or custodial/cleaner duties on a substitute basis FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of classroom routines Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, and staff Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Ability to maintain discipline and support classroom management Clerical aptitude Resourcefulness, tact, courtesy, and good judgment Neat personal appearance Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should apply according to the application procedures outlined by the Goshen Central School District. Goshen Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma #J-18808-Ljbffr