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About the Role
This position is crucial for supporting educational programs for Rochester City School District students, Grades Pre-K-12. Responsibilities may include student supervision.
Responsibilities
- Assist with supervision of students during study hall periods.
- Supervise students for brief periods to provide teachers with unassigned times.
- Assist with supervision of students in school corridors.
- Act as liaison between school, home and community agencies.
- Assist classroom teachers with proctoring/administration of tests.
- Assist classroom teachers with supervision of students on playgrounds.
- Assist classroom teachers with behavior management.
- Assist classroom teachers with preparation of instructional support materials.
- Assist classroom teachers with reading stories.
- Assist classroom teachers with collecting and arranging resources for teaching.
- Assist students in performing activities initiated by the teacher.
- Assist students who missed instruction due to absence.
- Assist classroom teachers with listening to oral readings by students.
- Conduct small group activities.
- Correct homework and workbooks.
- Assist students with writing assignments.
- Provide small group or individual assistance with remediation and/or acceleration activities.
- Assist in arrival and dismissal of students in or outside of the school building.
- Provide toileting assistance.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of a school environment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to provide instructions that students can comprehend.
- Ability to work well with students, school personnel, and the public.
- Ability to maintain records.
- Patience.
- Dependability.
- Good judgment.
- Tact.
- Health commensurate with the demands of the position.
- A completed Monroe County Civil Service application must be attached to your application.
Skills
- Student supervision
- Liaison
- Test proctoring/administration
- Playground supervision
- Behavior management
- Instructional material preparation
- Reading aloud
- Resource collection and arrangement
- Assisting with teacher-initiated activities
- Assisting students with missed instruction
- Listening to oral readings
- Small group activities
- Homework and workbook correction
- Assisting with writing assignments
- Remediation assistance
- Acceleration assistance
- Student arrival and dismissal assistance
- Toileting assistance
Location
- Rochester, New York
Work Type
- Varying hours by grade level
- Pre-K: 32.5 hours/week
- Elementary: 30 hours/week
- Secondary: 35 hours/week
- East Lower and East Upper: 37.5 hours/week
Experience Level
- One (1) year of experience with children in a professional setting is preferred.
Education Level
- High school education diploma or GED is required.
Salary/Compensations
- Minimum Salary: $17.00/hr.
- Maximum Salary: $18.30/hr.
Benefits
- Additional hourly stipend for toileting duties is provided.
About the Company
- The Rochester City School District (RCSD) is at the heart of Rochester, New York—a city known for its rich history, cultural vibrancy, and strong sense of community.
- Nestled in the Finger Lakes region, Rochester offers the best of both worlds: a welcoming, mid-sized city with easy access to major destinations.
- We are a short drive from Buffalo, Syracuse, and the breathtaking Niagara Falls, with Toronto and New York City just a few hours away.
- Residents enjoy world-class attractions such as the Eastman Museum, the Strong National Museum of Play, and the scenic shores of Lake Ontario.
- RCSD serves nearly 23,000 students across 48 PreK sites and 39 schools, reflecting the diversity and spirit of our community.
- With a deep commitment to equity, academic excellence, and student empowerment, we offer a range of specialized programs, including bilingual education, alternative learning pathways, and innovative college and career readiness initiatives.
- We are driven by a mission to cultivate a culture of academic excellence, empathy, and accountability, ensuring every student is prepared for success beyond graduation.
- Led by a dedicated team of educators and staff, we embrace forward-thinking strategies to inspire critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning.
- Join us in activating dreams and unlocking potential—because in Rochester, we’re building brighter futures together.