Substitute Teacher Aide

This is a substitute position. Under current New York State Law, candidates seeking employment with school districts in New York State will be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check prior to appointment.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The work involves relieving school teachers of duties related to the teaching process that can be performed by non-professional personnel. The role requires knowledge of the specific instructional area to which the teacher aide is assigned, good judgment, and the ability to work well with children. All work is performed under the direct supervision of a teacher or school principal.

Responsibilities

• Oversees students in completing assigned projects.
• Assists the teacher in recording grades and marks.
• Proctors and helps conduct examinations.
• Assists the teacher in correcting test papers, themes, and essays.
• Manages records, materials, and equipment.
• Supervises students doing remedial work directed by the teacher.
• Assists in preparing bulletin boards, teacher aids, and organizing materials.
• Assists in operating audio-visual equipment when required.
• Arranges for films and projectors, as well as ordering related equipment and supplies.
• Reads in a foreign language from prepared scripts for tape recording purposes.
• Assists in overseeing technical operations of language laboratory equipment.
• Helps set up science laboratory equipment, conducts experiments, and performs limited review of student laboratory reports.
• Helps in the technical preparation and production of television programs.
• Reads to and plays records for children in primary grades.
• Provides piano, violin, or other musical accompaniment.
• Assists teachers in the supervision of students and performs other support services as determined and supervised by teachers.

Requirements

• Ability to establish good relationships with students, teachers, and others.
• Ability to gain and hold the confidence of and maintain a patient and understanding attitude toward school children.
• Ability to maintain order in classrooms and enforce school regulations with firmness.
• Familiarity with classroom routine.
• Good background or knowledge in the specific field where specialized duties are involved.
• Resourcefulness in conducting activities indirectly related to the teaching process.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Dependability, neat personal appearance, tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
• Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; or four (4) years of experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved; or an equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the above criteria.

Special Requirement: When assigned responsibilities in Physical Education, the candidate must have completed an approved American Red Cross (ARC) lifeguard training program or other approved lifeguard training program as stipulated by the New York State Sanitary Code, in addition to ARC Basic Life Support for the professional rescuer, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), or a CPR equivalent. CPR certificate must be renewed annually.

Note 1: This position is not designed to replace clerical roles such as Typist, Stenographer, or Clerk, nor is it intended to assist a teacher in the teaching process (reserved for Teaching Assistants). See section 80.33 Rules of the Board of Regents and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

Note 2: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.