Specialized Classroom Instructional Aide

Specialized Classroom Instructional Aide – 6 hrs. per day / 5 days per week

Oak Hills Local School District – Delshire Elementary School – Cincinnati, Ohio

The Aide provides support services that help students benefit from the educational program. The position is a 6‑hour, 5‑day per week instructional aide role, scheduled during the student school year. Salary is according to the district instructional assistant schedule.

• Works effectively with minimal supervision and meets deadlines.
• Provides support services including student assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc.
• Helps individuals or small groups with remedial or enrichment activities.
• Supports the implementation of individualized educational plans (IEP) and intervention strategies.
• Prepare and distribute program materials; set up classroom equipment such as computers, media resources; maintain program areas and equipment.
• Operate and assist with specialized equipment for braille and other assistive devices, including braillers, keyboarding equipment, electronic scanners, and personal computers.
• Assist with braille translation and basic formatting, including literacy, foreign language, and Nemeth Code rules.
• Support students with disabilities in participating in classroom activities and inclusive learning environments.
• Perform physical tasks such as balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing; lift, carry, and move supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintain professional appearance and punctuality; respect privacy and keep confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively: prepare accurate records, submit required paperwork on time, and maintain open communication with supervisors and coworkers.
• Follow district policies for safety, bullying, discrimination, child abuse, and other applicable laws.
• Participate in trainings and professional development as directed.

• Valid state Department of Education license or permit (as determined at the time of appointment).
• Meet all mandated state/federal criteria, including approved degree or acceptable score on authorized professional standards tests.
• Behavioral management skills substantiated by training or work experience; ability to provide physical assistance where required.
• Compliance with drug‑free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines.
• Dependability, flexibility, and ability to react to interruptions and emerging priorities.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Critical‑thinking, impartial, and resourceful skills.
• Record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

Position may require successful completion of communicable disease screening, child abuse/neglect screening, CPR, and/or first aid training as a condition of employment.

• Safety is essential. Employees must exercise caution and comply with standard safety regulations and district procedures.
• Physical demands may include balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, lifting, carrying, and moving supplies and equipment.
• Exposure to adverse weather, temperature extremes, airborne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, noise, moving mechanical parts, odors, blood‑borne pathogens, communicable diseases, and aggressive or disruptive individuals.
• Occasional operation of vehicles and travel to meetings and assignments.

The Oak Hills Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed.