Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

Putnam County ESC – Ottawa, Ohio (Open in Google Maps)

Job : 5742985

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

LOCATION: To be determined

DAYS and

HOURS:

Days determined by the school calendar of the district you are assigned. Days worked are days paid, typically 180 days and 6 hours per day or as assigned by the Putnam County ESC Superintendent.

SALARY: Starting rate is $18.60 per hour through Dedicated School Staffing. Enrollment in the School Employees Retirement System is included with this position.

How to Apply: Complete the teacher aide application found on the Putnam County ESC website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Return the application to:
Katelyn.gerding or mail to Katelyn Gerding, Administrative Assistant, Putnam County Educational Service Center, 124 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa, OH 45875, Phone:  x3001.

The Putnam County Educational Service Center provides educational opportunities to nine rural school districts in Ohio. These districts include Columbus Grove, Continental, Ft. Jennings, Kalida, Leipsic, Miller City-New Cleveland, Ottawa-Glandorf, Ottoville, and Pandora-Gilboa. In addition, The Putnam County ESC has both school age and preschool age classrooms within the nine school districts providing services to children with special needs and their families.

• Experience and/or desire to work with children with special needs and disabilities preferred.
• Assist in classroom preparations under the guidance of teacher and/or supervisor with daily educational instruction and skills according to individual student needs, including operation of personal assistive devices (iPads, communication devices).
• Physical ability to assist with needs of student such as lifting or carrying in excess of 50 lbs., including wheelchair transfers.
• Provide close supervision of students while allowing students to seek independence with reasonable precautions to ensure student safety.
• Candidate should have motivation to work with students who have academic, social and behavioral needs.
• Meet the qualifications as defined in the Ohio Operating Standards for Education of Children with Disabilities and policies of the Local, State, and Federal government.
• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining Educational Aide Permit, pass criminal background checks, and willing to take trainings as required to meet the needs of the students such as First Aid and CPR.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Katelyn Gerding
• 124 Putnam Parkway
• Ottawa, Ohio 45875
• Phone:
• Email: katelyn.gerding