What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teaching Assistant (OCONNOR) - for Extended School Year Programs position at Monroe One BOCES?
- Actual Salary Is Dependent Upon Education, Experience and Contract.
- Ability to use approved physical intervention techniques when necessary
- Lifting and/or carrying
- Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, and/or reaching, walking, running, and/or escorting students in multiple settings.
JobID: 2078
Position Type:
Extended School Year (Certified)/Special Education Teaching Assistant - OCONNOR
Extended School Year (Certified)/Special Education Teaching Assistant - OCONNOR
Date Posted:
2/21/2025
2/21/2025
Location:
OConnor Academy
OConnor Academy
Closing Date:
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
This is for an Extended School Year (ESY) program and is considered a BOCES ESY position.
Employees are encouraged to also apply to all other positions that they are qualified for such as those found on the Summer Work posting which are not BOCES ESY positions.
LOCATION OF POSITION: Monroe One BOCES - 41 O’Connor Road, Fairport NY 14450; O'Connor Academy
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: July 10, 2025 - August 20, 2025; Part Time. Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM. For all BOCES Programs Pre and Post summer trainings and set-up as directed.
Mandatory Summer Set-Up Meetings:
June 4th = O’Connor Academy, eStart, Transition/Employment, Creekside (BPA Unit TES Staff)
June 11th = Creekside (BUP Unit)
June 12th = Bird/Morgan
SALARY RANGE: $21.73 - $34.01 per hour or your 2025-26 rate in this title for current Monroe One Boces staff
DUTIES:
1. Provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher.
2. Assist classroom teacher in implementation of Individualized Education Plans for students exhibiting significant communication, learning and behavioral disabilities.
3. Adapt and implement classroom lessons and activities under the supervision of the teacher.
4. Work cooperatively with staff, administration and consultants to implement and monitor Individual Behavior Plans.
5. Communicate effectively with the team including classroom teachers, other professional staff and parents.
6. Collect data and provide input to the behavioral specialist and classroom team.
7. Accompany students to and from all areas outside of the classroom (swimming, riding the bus, etc.).
8. Plan and implement daily activities.
9. Assist with maintaining record-keeping.
10. Assist students in communicating utilizing adaptive communication devices.
11. Attend staffing meetings and training before and after school as needed.
12. Attend training specific to students.
13. Support students in work programs.
14. Other duties as determined by the classroom teacher or Building administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate or willingness to obtain certification.
2. Experience working with students with behavioral/emotional disabilities and developmental disabilities preferred.
3. College level work in education preferred.
4. Training in individual and classroom management systems.
5. Training in Life Space Interventions/SCIP-R/TCI/CPI or similar systems.
6. Applicants must commit to working the full 30-day Summer Program.
7. Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation) including, but not limited to:
Employees are encouraged to also apply to all other positions that they are qualified for such as those found on the Summer Work posting which are not BOCES ESY positions.
LOCATION OF POSITION: Monroe One BOCES - 41 O’Connor Road, Fairport NY 14450; O'Connor Academy
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: July 10, 2025 - August 20, 2025; Part Time. Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM. For all BOCES Programs Pre and Post summer trainings and set-up as directed.
Mandatory Summer Set-Up Meetings:
June 4th = O’Connor Academy, eStart, Transition/Employment, Creekside (BPA Unit TES Staff)
June 11th = Creekside (BUP Unit)
June 12th = Bird/Morgan
SALARY RANGE: $21.73 - $34.01 per hour or your 2025-26 rate in this title for current Monroe One Boces staff
DUTIES:
1. Provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher.
2. Assist classroom teacher in implementation of Individualized Education Plans for students exhibiting significant communication, learning and behavioral disabilities.
3. Adapt and implement classroom lessons and activities under the supervision of the teacher.
4. Work cooperatively with staff, administration and consultants to implement and monitor Individual Behavior Plans.
5. Communicate effectively with the team including classroom teachers, other professional staff and parents.
6. Collect data and provide input to the behavioral specialist and classroom team.
7. Accompany students to and from all areas outside of the classroom (swimming, riding the bus, etc.).
8. Plan and implement daily activities.
9. Assist with maintaining record-keeping.
10. Assist students in communicating utilizing adaptive communication devices.
11. Attend staffing meetings and training before and after school as needed.
12. Attend training specific to students.
13. Support students in work programs.
14. Other duties as determined by the classroom teacher or Building administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate or willingness to obtain certification.
2. Experience working with students with behavioral/emotional disabilities and developmental disabilities preferred.
3. College level work in education preferred.
4. Training in individual and classroom management systems.
5. Training in Life Space Interventions/SCIP-R/TCI/CPI or similar systems.
6. Applicants must commit to working the full 30-day Summer Program.
Salary : $22 - $34
