Teacher Aide, MEC

Application Deadline: 9/30/2026

Position Title: Teacher Aide, MEC

Application Type: School Related Personnel

Job Location: Midlakes Education Center

Job Category: Teaching Assistants, Aides & Tutors

About the role

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is hiring Teacher Aides to support students across our Special Education programs throughout the region. This is meaningful, hands-on work where your presence truly matters every single day.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher by performing non-instructional duties to support students with disabilities individually, in small groups and/or test proctoring.
• Assist with general supervision of students in a multitude of settings including, but not limited to classroom, hallways, lunchroom, and playground.
• Assist with classroom management of students and monitoring individual student behavior through crisis intervention by implementing positive behavior management strategies or others supported by the program.
• Perform physical intervention techniques (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) when necessary.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and safety plans under staff direction.
• Support de-escalation and prevention strategies, and respond to student crises as requested.
• Assist with the preparation of classroom materials, projects, demonstrations and displays.
• Support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans under the direction of certified staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA.
• Utilize your own special skills and abilities by assisting the instructional program in such areas as foreign language, arts, crafts, music, recreation, vocational or other similar subject areas when requested/appropriate.
• Ride the school bus with students and support students in community-based learning activities (work experience, field trips, vocational training).
• Assist in self-help, personal care activities, including toileting, and mobility for students with disabilities.
• Willing to continue ongoing professional development in support of program placement.
• Perform other duties related to specific programs.
• Complete required training as assigned, including TCI-S.
• Attend meetings, as necessary.

Requirements

Civil Service eligibility for Teacher Aide required: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.

Skills

• Work collaboratively with team members to effectively support all students in program assignments.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students.

Qualifications

• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation) including, but not limited to:
  • Performing physical intervention techniques
  • Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 lbs
  • Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, and/or reaching
  • Supporting/transporting students in wheelchairs and/or providing assistance with transfer, ambulation and positioning
  • Escorting and/or walking with (in some cases running after) students in multiple settings such as in community based activities, nature walks and school buildings
• Fingerprinting and background check required (per NYS Law)

Benefits

• Paid holidays & leave time
• NYS retirement
• Health & dental insurance

Pay

Hourly Pay Rate of $16.00 - $18.72 (dependent on