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 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 :).

Cross posted - School aide/paraprofessional jobs

In my district (Suffolk) we get emailed different positions like this to see if anyone knows anyone interested. I would contact your nearby school districts to see if they have any openings. Also check OLAS (www.olasjobs.org). This is where almost every school district on Long Island lists positions.