Special Education Teacher Aide (ISD)

Special Education Teacher Aide (ISD)

Okte Elementary School

6.25 hrs/day, 10 mos/year

Shenendehowa Central School District has an anticipated vacancy and is now accepting applications. The District is seeking culturally proficient individuals who actively foster an engaging environment where students can develop confidence in their own success consistent with the Shenendehowa Profiles.

Job Responsibilities

Special education teacher aides are responsible for providing assistance to teachers in non-teaching capacity to assist students with social/emotional and learning difficulties in all school settings. Under the direction of the teacher, the aide will perform routine classroom duties including but not limited to monitoring students, managing records, materials, and equipment, collecting student data, carrying out modifications and accommodations such as behavior plans and testing accommodations. Teacher aide is responsible for modeling appropriate social skills, facilitating social interaction, assisting with classroom work, and attending to student physical needs which may include assisting with student equipment, mobility, and toileting; other related duties as assigned. Specific tasks will vary depending upon grade level and program assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

Step 1 ($22.14/hr) – Step 5 ($24.82/hr)

CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Certifications/Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma (GED) and experience with youth desirable. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration. Exhibit good judgement, mental alertness, tact and courtesy. Physical condition commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. Experience working with students with developmental disabilities and autism, preferred.

Application Deadline – October 5, 2026

All interested internal applicants must apply through SchoolFront.

All interested external applicants must register and apply through RecruitFront.

Anticipated Start Date – October 21, 2026

For more information, please visit our website at www.shenschools.org. If you need additional assistance in applying for this position through RecruitFront please refer to the Applicant Training Videos or reach out to the Office of Human Resources at (518) 881-0650 for support.

Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.