Hours would be 6 to 6.5 hours.
NYS Employee Retirement System.  Health, dental and vision insurance.  

FOOD SERVICE HELPER 
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility
for the preparation and service of food and the cleaning of kitchen equipment. An
incumbent of this class may also act as lunchroom cashier. Direct supervision is
received from a Cook. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)
Assists in or prepares simple foods such as desserts and salads at the request of
Cook; Assembles and breaks down hot and cold food packing lines; May assist in portioning and packing prepared food as scheduled; Sets tables for meals and cleans them after meals; Heats and serves food to students and employees; Cleans refrigerators, coolers, dishwashers and other kitchen equipment; Cleans work area; Washes dishes, pots and pans by hand or uses the dishwasher; May receive stock items and put them in proper place when necessary; May act as lunchroom cashier.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWlEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of proper food service and care of tableware, glassware, silverware and kitchen appliances; Working knowledge of modern cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies and
appliances; Working knowledge of basic arithmetic; Ability to follow simple oral and written directions; Ability to get along well with others; Ability to accurately handle money; Patience; Tact; Reliability; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Paid Training.  District covers 96% health insurance.  NYS Employee Retirement System.

This is a full time position.  Work 10 months with benefits such as: 96% health insurance covered by the District, NYS Employee Retirement System.  Work hours are approximately: 6:30am to 9am and 2pm to 4:30pm.

SCHOOL BUS MONITOR

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine work of ordinary difficulty involving 
responsibility for overseeing the loading and unloading of student passengers, assisting the driver 
in maintaining order and for ad­ ministering to their needs, comfort and conduct while in transit 
on regularly scheduled bus trips to and from school. Supervision is exercised over the conduct of 
student passengers as required. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Rides on a school bus for the purpose of assisting pupils to climb aboard and alight from bus;
Seats and places student passengers as required;
May operate a lift to load and unload handicapped student passengers and secures restraint devices 
and wheel chair locks;
Maintains order on bus and makes certain that student passengers are seated while bus is in motion;
Prepares written reports;
Meets with parents, head bus driver and school officials when necessary; Assists students and 
drivers as needed.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good general intelligence; familiarity with the various bus routes in the district and their 
stopping places for students; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; 
ability to get along well with students and command their respect; some knowledge of first aid 
methods; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None is required, but ability to get along with children and to maintain 
discipline are desirable.
 

There is an open position at Gorham and MS.  Some benefits are Teacher Retirement System, Health Care, dental and vision.

Description:

A teaching assistant is appointed by the board of education to provide, under the general supervision of a certified teacher, direct instructional services to an individual student or groups of students.  Interpretation of this document falls collectively on the shoulders of the Building Principals, Union President and/or Director Student Support Service.

Qualifications:

• good verbal and written communication skills
• ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• ability to handle multiple priorities
• ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, assignments
• ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, administration and others in a courteous manner
• ability to present self in a professional appearance and manner

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching Assistants assist teachers by performing duties assigned by the teacher, building principal and/or Director of Student Support Services and shall include duties such as:

• Ability to assist the teacher by providing input in reference to the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Ability to work closely with the teacher as a member of a team
• Ability to work with individual students and/or groups of students under the direct and/or direct supervision of the teacher.
• Ability to maintain current records on student describing strategies for student’s unique program
• Ability to reinforce new and existing skills and concepts daily
• Utilize their own special skills and abilities to assist in instructional programs
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the student to allow ample time for assignment completion
• Ability to prepare classroom materials when not already available
• Ability to facilitate communication among teachers and others as directed by the teacher
• Ability to plan and confer with classroom teacher(s)
• Communicate with parents of students at the school only as directed by the supervising teacher, building principal and/or Director of Student support Services
• Ability to assist in the supervision of student(s) during arrival, dismissal, recess and lunch
• Ability to assist in preparation of instructional materials
• Ability to present segments of lesson plans as directed by teacher
• Ability to assist with clerical tasks
• Ability to collect instructional data
• Ability to organize classroom papers
• Ability to assist in the physical care of students; including toileting, feeding, physical assistance and self-help skills
• Assist in the training of other Teaching Assistants (not mentoring)
• Ability to assist with routine housekeeping not assigned to custodial staff
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned by supervising teacher, building principal and/or Director of Student Support Services.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.  Overall physical demands are reflective of specific assignments.

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to use hands, fingers, hear and speak.
• Ability to stand, walk and negotiate steps/stairs several times daily.
• Ability to spontaneously interact with students in the classroom environment by kneeling, stooping, crouching, and moving from a standing to a sitting position as students move through the classroom.
• Ability to maintain student safety as they move from one area to another area.
• Ability to participate in, implement and assist in physical intervention techniques as deemed appropriate by the supervising teacher, building principal and/or Director of Student Support Services.
• Be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• There are specific needs based on program requirements K – 12, and individuals involved in these activities in these programs must be able to meet those program needs.

MWCSD is looking to fill one teacher aide position at Gorham, five teacher aide positions at MS/HS.

Health insurance, sick/personal days, NYS Employee Retirement System.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Teacher Aide. This role will support the educational objectives of our institution by assisting teachers in various classroom activities and providing additional support to students as needed.

Looking to fill the following coaching positions:

Varsity Girls Tennis

JV Boys Soccer

Modified Boys Soccer

JV Boys Basketball

Boys Varsity Lacrosse

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine work requlrlng efficient performance of simple cleaning tasks under general supervision. The work of employees in this class involves only the thorough execution of tasks which follow a well-established routine.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Dusts chairs, tables, desks and other furniture;
Washes windows, walls, woodwork, water closets, tubs and bowls;
Sweeps, mops, and washes floors;
Gathers and disposes of refuse;
Cleans and polishes furniture and brass.
May act as crossing guard to assist elementary age children crossing school streets
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACERISTICS:
Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; ability to
understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to get
along well with others; ability to read and write; thoroughness; cleanliness;
good physical condition.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None is required but some experience in building
cleaning work is desirable.

Substitute Teacher UPK-12

SCHOOL BUS MONITOR

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine work of ordinary difficulty involving 
responsibility for overseeing the loading and unloading of student passengers, assisting the driver 
in maintaining order and for ad­ ministering to their needs, comfort and conduct while in transit 
on regularly scheduled bus trips to and from school. Supervision is exercised over the conduct of 
student passengers as required. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Rides on a school bus for the purpose of assisting pupils to climb aboard and alight from bus;
Seats and places student passengers as required;
May operate a lift to load and unload handicapped student passengers and secures restraint devices 
and wheel chair locks;
Maintains order on bus and makes certain that student passengers are seated while bus is in motion;
Prepares written reports;
Meets with parents, head bus driver and school officials when necessary; Assists students and 
drivers as needed.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good general intelligence; familiarity with the various bus routes in the district and their 
stopping places for students; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; 
ability to get along well with students and command their respect; some knowledge of first aid 
methods; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None is required, but ability to get along with children and to maintain 
discipline are desirable.
 

FOOD SERVICE HELPER
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility
for the preparation and service of food and the cleaning of kitchen equipment. An
incumbent of this class may also act as lunchroom cashier. Direct supervision is
received from a Cook. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)
Assists in or prepares simple foods such as desserts and salads at the request of
Cook; Assembles and breaks down hot and cold food packing lines; May assist in portioning and packing prepared food as scheduled; Sets tables for meals and cleans them after meals; Heats and serves food to students and employees; Cleans refrigerators, coolers, dishwashers and other kitchen equipment; Cleans work area; Washes dishes, pots and pans by hand or uses the dishwasher; May receive stock items and put them in proper place when necessary; May act as lunchroom cashier.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWlEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of proper food service and care of tableware, glassware, silverware and kitchen appliances; Working knowledge of modern cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies and
appliances; Working knowledge of basic arithmetic; Ability to follow simple oral and written directions; Ability to get along well with others; Ability to accurately handle money; Patience; Tact; Reliability; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None are required.