CLASSROOM AIDE - SUMMER PROGRAM

SUMMER POSITION; MUST BE AVAILABLE JUNE 25, 2026 - AUGUST 21, 2026

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 4:00PM

Salary Range: $17.00 - $21.50 per hour. Pay within this range is based on experience and education.

DEI Values Statement

Mary Cariola Center recognises that a high performing organisation is one that cultivates a culture where everyone feels like they belong. Through continued dialogue, education, and policy development, we are committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion into all aspects of our work. As an agency founded on principles of inclusion, Mary Cariola Center fosters an environment where all are welcome, and our differences are respected and valued.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Displays the highest ethical and professional behaviour and standards when working with students, parents, and Agency personnel.
• Fully engages in educational and behavioural services to ensure that all students are receiving an appropriate and complete educational programme.
• Provides safe, attractive, organised, functional, healthy, and clean environments for students.
• Implements school policies, procedures, and/or processes for the purpose of complying with mandated requirements.
• Uses effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate vocabulary and clear use of visuals.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural diversity of others.
• Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises students throughout the school day while carrying out assigned, individualised, educational and therapeutic programmes both within and outside the classroom setting.
• Provides behavioural support for students as assigned, including implementing agency approved emergency physical interventions.
• Assists in creating and maintaining a positive educational atmosphere, including the health, medical, and safety concerns of the students.
• Respectfully interacts with students in an age-appropriate manner, maintaining their right for privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
• Upon completion of structured activities, demonstrates initiative and maintains an effective level of interaction with students during transition.
• Handles and utilises student equipment appropriately.
• Assists in the maintenance and care of the classroom, equipment, materials, and programme activities area.
• Observes students’ performance, records relevant data, and provides the classroom teacher with general information and observations concerning students’ needs, behaviour, and performance.
• Effectively and appropriately interacts and communicates with classroom and professional team members while maintaining the integrity of the students, staff, and agency.
• Assists in the preparation of classroom projects and materials, including setting up and putting away.
• Assists the students with individual and small group activities under the direction of Teacher/Designee.
• Carries out any other classroom related activities directed by the Teacher, Clinicians, or Designee.
• Assists in creating and maintaining positive work relationships.
• Respectfully interacts and takes direction from the Teacher, Teacher Aide IIs, Teacher Assistants, Clinicians, Education Supervisor, or Designee.
• Politely and appropriately interacts with parents, caregivers, or other visitors to the agency and directs the individual to the appropriate party.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Applicant must be able to demonstrate they have achieved a Local/Regents High School diploma or Equivalency Diploma issued by a local school district or State Education Department. This achievement will be verified.