Teacher Aide - Shared
10 Month Full-Time Position
Location: Montgomery C. Smith Elementary School
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 3:00pm - 7 hours/day
Rate of Pay: Contractual rate
Requested Start Date: As Soon as Possible
Anyone interested in this position should apply online at https://hudsoncsd.schoolfront.com/login.aspx, no later than
November 15, 2026.
(Please include the posting number on all correspondence.)
The Hudson City School District offers employment and educational opportunities, including vocational education opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap.
We welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity.
TEACHER AIDES
DISTINGUISHED FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves the responsibility for relieving school teachers of that part of their duties, which while related to the teaching process, can be performed by non-professional personnel. These duties of this class differ from those of School Monitor due to the more complex nature of the assignments that are performed. The duties and responsibilities may vary at different grade levels. The work is performed under the general supervision of the School Principal or a member of the teaching staff. May be assigned to assist in the library. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY):
- Works with individuals or small groups to review progress in remedial reading, mathematics comprehension, spelling and other subjects;
- Assists teachers in the correction of test papers, recording of grades, maintaining files and preparing statistical reports;
- Occasionally oversees class when the Teacher is out of the room.
- Assists Teachers with study hall, corridor, lunchroom and other monitorial duties;
- Fills out, copies, types or dittos forms, reports and stencils from various rough drafts;
- Assists in routine classroom housekeeping chores;
- Organizes and participates in group games and related activities;
- Assists Teachers and students in selecting supplementary materials from the library;
- May be assigned to assist handicapped students take notes, gather books, etc.;
- May correct themes, compositions, standardized and objective tests.
FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good general intelligence; familiarity with classroom routine; ability to establish good relationships with students, Teachers and co-workers; ability to communicate effectively; ability to establish and maintain discipline; tact; courtesy; dependability; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and knowledge in a particular field where any specialized duties are involved.
New York State's Continuum of Special Education Services for School-Aged Students with
Disabilities
Teacher Aide
1. What roles can a teacher aide fulfill?
Teacher aides perform non-instructional duties under supervision determined by the local school
district in accordance with Civil Service Law. The following description of duties is provided as guidance
in determining the appropriate role for teacher aides:
• preparing scripts for recording purposes;
• assisting in physical ,care tasks and health-related activities as appropriate;
• assisting students with behavioral/management needs;
• assisting in the set up of laboratory equipment, conduct experiments, and performing limited
reviews of student laboratory reports;
• assisting in the technical preparation and production of media programs;
• reading to and playing audio-visual materials for children in lower grades;
• assisting in proctoring and other tasks related to the administration of examinations;
• assisting in the correction of test papers, recording of grades, maintaining of files and preparing
statistical reports;
• managing records, materials and equipment; and
• supervising students (e.g., watching students during recess, hall transitions, etc.).
2. Can a teacher aide be the only service provided to a student with a disability?
No. A teaching assistant or teacher aide can assist in the delivery of special education, but cannot be
provided as the only special education service the student receives nor can they be the only provider of
special education services to a student with a disability. A student who requires only this level of service
(e.g., a health aide to assist with mobility and/or toileting) could be eligible for such service pursuant to
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.