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•	Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve
•	Assist students, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines.
•	Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator.
•	Assist students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs; loading and Unloading on the bus; transporting students in and around the school and on field trips.
•	Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher, therapist or pathologist.
•	Report student concerns directly and expeditiously to teacher and assist with student resolution.
•	Assist with breakfast, lunch, snack, including clean-up. Maintain various records and files
•	Bilingual Interpreter.

I worked at James E. Allen Elementary and I thought my colleagues were all fantastic with the children and were willing to help me and others who were new to the program. It was a fun environment that allows a lot of flexibility but still a schedule for the day. Work days never dragged. I learned a lot about special education and how to work with children on the autism spectrum. It was definitely difficult at times to be patient when miscommunication arose, but it was all part of the learning experience. I loved getting to work with different kids in a small classroom with other one-to-one paraprofessionals. It was a collaborative environment where we were all responsible for one student a day but were still able to help each other with the staff-to-student ratio being so high and having some kids who were okay on their own for a few minutes.

My daily routine as an employee at Western Suffolk BOCES consisted of assisting students individually with their assignments, demonstrating welding processes, and cutting materials. While working there I picked up many valuable skills some including learning to work in a classroom environment and cooperatively with other instructors. The welding instructor who I worked under was extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with, being his only assistant also allowed me to take full advantage of the learning experience. If I had to pick one aspect of the job that i found most enjoyable it would be seeing the students progress and improvement throughout the duration of the class.     

I've worked at the james e Allen elementary school and have witnessed a lot of the kids get mistreated there along with staff/ new staff feel unwelcomed, very sad. james e Allen Jr. Sr is a great school. very organized and involved and shows a great deal of team work and should get recognized more for that. western Suffolk boces has a whole lot to explain as for contracting people who actually cared about their job and the kids and planned to move up and grow other than those who don't know what there getting themselves into and mistreat the kids and get away with it. either way, I'm happy I left. I miss the kids and staff encouraged me to get out

working at Boces was very fun I enjoyed myself working everyday with the kids and just giving them the help they need with daily life skills. when I first got there I thought I new what I was getting myself into but as the days went on I learned so much on the different types of special needs there was and how to help them in the right way. personally there was no hard part of the job besides always being on your toes because you never know what can happen to the child like for example a seizure, or an attack, etc.. but overall I loved being able to help people and hopefully will continue every summer.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Best experience ever - staff and coworkers were always friendly and helpful enjoyed my time teaching at WSB at the Dix Hills and Northport campuses 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Just dealing with all the issues students bring to class.  Not issues with Boces

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Wonderful at least in my experience

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It was 20 hours a week, wish it was more.  I tried keeping structure yet keep it light and a fun experience for all

Administration does not seem to know what they're doing. They don't take care of the major things that need to be taken care of, they worry too much about the little things. There's always drama among staff which is ridiculous. The pay is ridiculous not nearly enough for the job that we do each and every day. The only good thing is that we get paid vacations and sick time, however when you do take your sick days which you have earned they complain about it.

Working with one student everyday can be rewarding if that student is a easy going student.  A student with behaviors can be very challenging but you do have support from the "team" that will come in and deal with the students behavior.  The toughest challenge is not being able to work with the other kids or build a rapport with the kids in your classroom.

Workplace culture is lots of gossip, drama, and back-stabbing. Pretty stressful dealing with difficult students, parents, and administration that doesn't seem to care about you. Hard to do your best work when others want you to fail or put your down. Never good enough, and always seem like I'm doing something wrong.

Working with special needs children is wonderful and very rewarding, however we are extremely underpaid and unappreciated by management. Other BOCES are offering higher pay and have a much better Union.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Adult education teacher 5 salaries reported	$28.00 per hour
Special education aide 1 salary reported	$20.00 per hour
Special education teacher 4 salaries reported	$9,323 per month
Custodian 2 salaries reported	$19.50 per hour
Substitute teacher 2 salaries reported	$41,175 per year

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