Classroom Aide (33967)

About the Role

Buffalo Hearing & Speech has openings for classroom aides in preschool special education classrooms at our North Street location in Buffalo.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the children and classroom environment.
• Organize and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Reinforce educational goals.
• Attend to the individual needs of the children.
• Follow busing and breakfast/lunch program procedures.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Experience working with children, or in a classroom setting, and/or working with children/adults with developmental delays/disabilities.
• Certification: Must obtain and maintain CPI Certification.

Skills

• Drive and energy sensitivity.
• Good judgement.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work well with children and understand their needs.
• Ability to work well with others, including staff and families.

Physical Requirements

• Physical actions may include lifting, bending, kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, sprinting, crawling, and running.
• Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements.
• Frequent sitting/standing and when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients.

Benefits

• Paid school breaks.
• Paid snow days.
• Opportunity to positively impact a child's life.

Schedule

Work during the school year and also work a 6‑week summer program in July & August.