Educational Aide

Educational Aide

The Educational Aide provides support to teachers and students within an education setting, assisting with various classroom activities and administrative tasks to enhance the learning experience.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Ohio Certification/Licensure by the State of Ohio, Department of Education
• Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in supporting student learning and development
• Ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, and uphold professional standards
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with educational technology tools
• Valid Ohio Driver's License
• Must pass criminal background check

Essential Functions:

• Assist teachers in implementing lesson plans and instructional activities
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students
• Help maintain a positive and orderly classroom environment
• Assist with administrative duties such as record-keeping, grading, photocopying, filing, and organizing classroom materials
• Support students with special needs by implementing accommodations outlined in their IEPs
• Assist teachers and students in utilizing educational technology tools and resources
• Maintain open and effective communication with teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders regarding student progress, concerns, and achievements
• Monitor students during classroom activities, transitions, and non-instructional periods to ensure their safety and well-being
• Participate in training sessions, workshops, and professional development activities

Other Duties and Functions:

• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
• Conducts and presents the position in a professional manner
• Maintains a positive work attitude
• Performs duty assignments e.g. parking lot, cafeteria and restroom
• Actively seeks to acquire knowledge and skills to meet new challenges through involvement in professional development activities
• Is punctual and thorough in implementation of all assigned duties

Knowledge of:

• Board policies and procedures, building policies and procedures, student code of conduct, community resource agencies, emergency preparedness drills, public relations, federal and state reporting, and records management

Ability to:

• Interpret policies, procedures and regulations, follow instructions, communicate effectively, prepare, maintain, and file accurate and concise reports, collect data, recognize individual differences, lift a moderate amount of weight, develop a rapport with students, staff, co-workers, administration and the public

Additional Working Conditions and Environment:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, lifting (10-20 pounds) of supplies and materials
• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases
• Periodic exposure to loud noise, extreme temperatures from program environment, irritating and hazardous chemicals, fumes, unruly children and adults
• Frequent prolonged periods of standing and lifting (10-20 pounds) of supplies and materials
• Bending, stooping and reaching for items

Terms of Employment:

Salary as per salary schedule in effect as adopted by the Board of Education. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.