Job Opportunities - Greater Amsterdam School District

Non-Instructional Openings

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Position Title	Job Number	Job Description	Pay Scale
Teacher Aide		Greater Amsterdam School District (GASD) currently seeks multiple, 10-month Full -Time, Teacher Aides for various sites within the district (K-12). Teacher Aides can be assigned or requested to complete the following items: Take Notes; Scribe what is dictated by student; Read Tests; Record test answers in test booklet; Keep a child from leaving a room; Escort student around the building; Keep data on specific behaviors; Keep student on task; Carry textbooks from class to class; Monitor student(s) in cafeteria, assemblies, playground, and bus arrival/departure; School bus monitor; Make copies for student/teacher(s); Deescalate student(s); Escort student during fire drill or other emergencies; Lift at least 30 lbs.; Sit on floor to physically support a sitting student; Stand back up while not allowing a student sitting on the floor to fall over; Assist students to sit on floor and stand back up; Lift students into/out of wheelchairs, using positioning straps; Walk with students around classroom, providing support to maintain upright posture and move feet; Accompany or bring students in wheelchairs to/from bus and other places in school; Assist with and perform personal care activities for students (toileting, washing hands/face, wipe or blow nose, wipe drool); Assist with necessary needs as indicated by student’s IEP; Clean up student and eating area or assist student; Observe time and report seizures to school nurse; Read to students individually or in small groups; Assist with assistive technology devices for communication (object choices, picture choices, computer choices, communication device choices) (physical support for student, change options as needed to allow student participation); Set up materials for students; Assist students hand over hand or as needed to use school materials such as paint, scissors, pencils, crayons, markers, craft items, etc.; Accompany or bring students in wheelchairs to specials and facilitate participation by providing physical support as needed; Push student in wheelchair; Accompany or bring students in wheelchairs to the therapies and facilitate participation by providing physical support as needed; and other duties as assigned by Building Principal MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience in a school setting is preferred, but not required.

The GASD is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups and individuals who believe in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school.

GASD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.