Cross posted - School aide/paraprofessional jobs

Hi there. I was wondering if anyone had any insight regarding the hiring process for school aides/paras in NYC DOE or Nassau county. I'm a recently divorced mother of three (including a physically and intellectually disabled child) and I really need to go back to work full time but my aftercare options are limited with my special child. I have a Bachelors as well as 12 Masters credits in childhood ed/special ed. I can't return to my degree program at this time and probably won't ever be able to. I have been working part time in a pediatrician's office for two years while the kids are at school and prior to that worked full time for many years at a hedge fund in an administrative capacity.

I don't see lots of postings for school aides or paraprofessionals on either Indeed or the DOE website so I thought maybe these positions tend to be filled by those who "know someone." Would love some insight! Thanks in advance :).

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Cross posted - School aide/paraprofessional jobs

Is the Bronx too far for you?

Re: Cross posted - School aide/paraprofessional jobs

Thanks for your reply :). I live right by the Throgs Neck and Whitestone bridges, so the Bronx isn't necessarily too far!

Re: Cross posted - School aide/paraprofessional jobs

I think you might find listings on OLAS

Re: Cross posted - School aide/paraprofessional jobs

First, you should see if your degree and courses would qualify you for a NYS teaching assistant certification. TA jobs pay considerably more than aide positions, and are unionized. At least in our district, good TAs are harder to come by than aides, and theres less competition. I'd very strongly recommend pursuing this.

You can look on the Nassau boces olas system or also try the individual websites for districts near you. The aide jobs are usually classified under 'classified' positions (as opposed to 'certified' positions).