Barker Central School District is seeking a dynamic and unique teacher aide who are student-centered and desires to be part of a collaborative team that continuously strives to improve the students' ability to learn, grow and develop.

In order to positively impact the growth and mindset of Barker's learning community, the candidate should be self-motivated, a problem solver, and possess the ability to think outside the box. Candidate need to have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and should believe in the philosophy that our entire learning community must also continuously learn and improve.

As one of our teacher aides, one will be part of the greater community and its stakeholders, and will need to understand and promote the District's Vision, Mission, and Foundational Values.

Vision: To be a leader in bringing out the best in each individual in our community.

Mission: We will provide a school environment that fosters respect, compassion, tolerance, and nurtures life-long learners who make meaningful contributions to society.

Foundational Values

• ACCOMPLISHMENT - A commitment to achieving and realizing goals/objectives.
• ACCOUNTABILITY - Ensuring responsibility and liability for self and others.
• COMMUNICATION - A commitment to the open and effective exchange of information.
• COMMUNITY - A concern for positively impacting the world around you through the building of relationships.
• COMPASSION - Taking into account the feelings and needs of others.
• FAMILY - A belief that the health, fulfillment and kinship of family members is essential to sustenance, satisfaction, stability, and/or legacy.
• HONESTY- A commitment to factual and objective straightforwardness.

POSITION: Teacher Aide (Full Time)

The Teacher Aide will support students and classroom activities as requested by the teacher. These positions require collaboration and a team approach. Empathy, respect, and dedication to students with special needs is a benefit for this position.

• Supervises students in all school activities as determined by Administration or the Teacher.
• Attends to the physical needs of students throughout the school day. Provide physical assistance to students to ensure their health and safety in all school settings, including but not limited to classrooms, lavatories, cafeteria, hallways, gymnasium, playground and during transportation.
• Demonstrates professional conduct towards administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members.
• Participates in district, building and classroom staff development activities.
• Performs such other tasks as assigned by Administration and the Teacher.

SALARY RANGE: Based upon Support Staff Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED

EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: As soon as possible pending.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: March 28, 2025

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Assists teachers to achieve teaching objectives and goals by working one on one with individual students or groups to help them meet the skill levels of the class as a whole in a non-instructional capacity. Ten month position which can cover any grades, PreK-12.

CONTACT PERSON FOR: Dr. Micaela Love, Principal (716) 795-3201 or mlove@barkercsd.net

Fingerprinting will be necessary at an approximate cost of $102.00.

Barker is an equipal opportunity employer.