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Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Aide
Date Posted:
7/17/2026
Location:
Gates Chili CSD
Closing Date:
07/27/2026
The Gates Chili Central School District is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community. The District celebrates and embraces differences and strives to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms.
This posting is for those who attended the July 17, 2026 Gates Chili Support Staff Job Fair and are interested in pursuing a position with the district for one of the following vacancies:
Teacher Aide, School Aide, Cafeteria Monitor/Hall Monitor, Cleaner, Food Service Worker, Bus Driver, Secretary, Security Worker, or Micro-Computer Maintenance Technician
Please do NOT complete this application if you did not attend the July 17, 2026 Job Fair. Instead, please go back to the vacancy listings and apply for a specific vacancy through that page.
Compensation/Pay Range: Position starting rates vary dependent on title
Benefits:
Qualifies for District contribution to Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance
Yes (except part-time positions as Cafeteria/Hall Monitor and Food Service Worker may not qualify for district contribution)
Qualifies for Paid Personal Time
Yes
Qualifies for Paid Sick Time
Yes
Qualifies for Paid Vacation Time
No (except 12-month positions such as Cleaner, Secretary or Micro-Computer Maintenance Technician which do qualify for vacation time)
Schedule:
Teacher Aide/School Aide: Full-time 10-month (works student calendar) 6.5 hours/day
Cafeteria/Hall Monitor: Part-time 10-month (works student calendar) 4 hours/day
Cleaner: Full-time 12-month 8 hours/day
Food Service Worker: Part-time 10-month (works student calendar) hours vary dependent on assignment
Bus Driver: Full-time 10-month (works student calendar) minimum 5 hours/day (dependent on route assignment)
Security Worker: Full-time 10-month (works student calendar) 6.5 hours/day
Micro-Computer Maintenance Technician: Full-time 12-month 8 hours/day
Secretary: Full-time 12-month 7.5 - 8 hours/day
Job Descriptions:
* Please note that all positions are regulated through the Monroe County Department of Civil Service and therefore must meet any requirements set by this agency.
Teacher Aide/School Aide & Cafeteria/Hall Monitor:
Essential Job Functions

• Assists students with academic assignments both 1:1 and group instruction;
• Assists students with social emotional and self-regulation skills;
• Assists teacher as needed/directed;
• Performs simple and routine clerical duties such as copying or duplicating, filing and compiling attendance sheets;
• Assists with student accomodations;
• Assists students with their daily activities with regard to mobility;
• Supervises students;
• Assists with toileting, eating and basic care needs of students.

Additional Duties:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the school organization;
• ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• ability to obtain student cooperation and attention;
• ability to give instructions;
• ability to work well with students and school personnel;
• ability to understand and deal with student behavior;
• ability to maintain simple records;
• tact; patience;
• dependability;
• good judgment;
• physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Qualifications Profile
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; plus, EITHER:
(A) One (1) year full-time or its part-time paid or volunteer equivalent experience working in a clerical capacity; OR,
(B) One (1) year full time or its part-time paid or volunteer equivalent experience working with children; OR,
(C) Possession of a certificate of completion of a course of Child Care through an occupational school, The American Red Cross or similar agency; OR,
(D) A combination of experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.
Note: Successful completion of one (1) year of college education beyond high school (minimum of 30 semester college credit hours) may be substituted for the one (1) year of experience.
Bus Driver:
Essential Job Functions:

• Drives a school bus/vehicle on a regular schedule on an assigned route or on special occasions;
• Performs a pre-trip inspection of the vehicle prior to departure and post-trip inspection after every route;
• Reports all defects, mechanical and other, of the bus/vehicle to the supervisor;
• Instructs or informs passengers about safety practices and procedures when embarking and disembarking bus/vehicle, while in transit, and throughout the year;
• Maintains safe and orderly conduct on the bus/vehicle, including student management;
• Assists passengers in boarding and exiting a bus/vehicle by providing physical assistance or operating a hydraulic lift;
• Cleans and fuels assigned vehicles daily;
• Operates a van, station wagon, or similar vehicle to transport objects.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment:
2-way radio as needed.
Travel Requirements
Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Good knowledge of vehicle and traffic law, regulations of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, and regulations of the Commissioner of Education (New York State Education Part 156.3 Transportation Regulations) pertaining to pupil transportation; good knowledge of safe driving practices and defensive driving; good knowledge of the geography of the employing school district or municipality; ability to operate a bus under all driving and road conditions; ability to understand oral and written directions; ability to physically assist passengers on and off buses; ability to get along well with children/students/passengers and command their respect; mental alertness; visual and audio acuity; dependability; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to lift students as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile:
Possession of a valid New York State driver's license appropriate to the vehicle(s) operated.
Food Service Worker:
Essential Job Functions

• Prepares ingredients for salads, sandwiches, and cold plates.
• Portions and garnishes all desserts, salads, and fruits for serving.
• Trims, washes and prepares vegetables.
• Sets up serving lines with condiments, hot and cold foods, and table services.
• Serves food from steam table or food line in cafeteria-style operation.
• Washes and sanitizes all pots, pans, and utensils.
• Cleans and dries utensils, dishes and glassware.
• Fills sugar bowls, salt and pepper shakers, and napkin holders, and holders for utensils and straws.
• Cleans dining tables of dirty dishes and trays in the absence of lunchroom aides.
• Washes and sanitizes dining room tables, chairs, and trays in the absence of lunchroom aides.
• Operates kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Advises students of well-balanced meals.
• Cleans kitchen and dining room area.
• Serves as cashier on student faculty food service line.

Additional Duties:
Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Use standard kitchen equipment.
Travel Requirements
Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of the principles of a balanced diet; working knowledge of the regulations of the National School Lunch Program and the Department of Health requirements; working knowledge of portion control; working knowledge of the proper methods of preparing and serving food; working knowledge of proper care and safe operation of kitchen equipment and appliances; working knowledge of the care and use of china, silver, glassware, and kitchen utensils; working knowledge of the operation of industrial dish washers and the use of associate detergents; working knowledge of use and application of cleaning supplies for appliances, equipment, and food preparation and serving work areas; ability to follow simple oral and written directions; ability to prepare and serve food with proper regard to sanitary principles; ability to receive and make correct change; ability to deal effectively with students, faculty, and other diners; willingness to perform routine low-skill work; dependability; health commensurate with the demands of the position.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard kitchen and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

• There are no education or experience qualifications for this position.
• Prior experience working in the food industry preferred.

Cleaner:
Essential Functions:

• Sweeps, dust mops and may polish floors, hallways, stairwells, and entranceways.
• Dusts, polishes, and cleans office and school furniture, electrical fixtures, woodwork, stair railings, radiators, and venetian blinds.
• Washes marks, stains, and fingerprints from walls, tables, chairs, desks, cupboards, counters and glass.
• Cleans lavatory facilities including fixtures, toilets, and floors.
• Vacuums carpets and upholstered furniture and removes minor stains.
• Empties ashtrays, wastebaskets, and pencil sharpeners into large trash containers.
• Fills dispensers with disposable paper products.
• Secures and locks windows and office classroom doors.
• Turns off lights and unplugs small electrical appliances.
• Straightens and arranges office, classroom and cafeteria furniture.
• Washes whiteboards.
• Washes windows and mirrors.

Additional Duties:

• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses cleaning equipment including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, and hand tools.
Safety Requirements
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of building cleaning procedures, materials, and equipment; working knowledge of cleaning agents and proper applications; ability to follow oral and written instructions, especially as printed on cleaning agents; ability to operate a vacuum cleaner; willingness to perform repetitive cleaning tasks; ability to use cleaning agents and electrical equipment safely; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.
Qualifications Profile:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• There are no education or experience qualifications.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.