Educational Aide

Kirtland Local Schools is looking to fill a vacancy for an Educational Aide for the  school year. Full-time employment include benefits eligibility.

Reports to:

Principal and/or assigned Teacher

Job Objective:
Perform a variety of classroom support and student personal care services as directed under the supervision of an assigned teacher. Perform a variety of classroom activities that supports the instructional classroom programming which enables students with disabilities to participate in the educational program and set fully.

Appointment Type:
Classified

Essential Functions:

The following are typical work responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

* Provide support to the academic program and instructional activities under the guidance of the assigned teacher

* Work with small groups and/or individual students.

* Acquire basic proficiency in skills that support student needs. (e.g., sign language, finger spelling, etc.)

* Help students with remedial and/or enrichment activities. Reinforce instructional objectives introduced by the teacher.

* Perform clerical work related to classroom activities. Prepare and distribute classroom materials. Maintain records as directed.

* Help keep program areas orderly (e.g., stores equipment, shelves books, cleans spills, etc.). Sanitize equipment as directed.

* Utilize safe work practices for self and others.

* Uphold board policies and follow administrative guidelines and procedures.

* Assist in the supervision of students throughout the day including lunch, arrival/departure, rest periods, electives, field trips, etc.

* Help facilitate community participation in activities that enhance student learning.

* Respond to student requests for assistance.

* Prepare for the support of the student by becoming familiar with materials for the day in advance.

* Prepare classroom equipment for use (technology).

* Promote student independence, providing fading support when directed.

* Implement prescribed behavior plans and provide specific accommodations.

* Position students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line-of-sight, proximity to equipment, the height of work surfaces, etc.).

* Follow prescribed medical plans and/or assists students with personal hygiene care (e.g., toileting, tube feeding, catheterization, etc.) as trained by a licensed healthcare professional.

* Help feed students. Comply with personal hygiene rules and standard sanitation procedures.

* Participate (and pass requirements where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to;
Vehicle Safety, First Aid, CPR, Crisis Intervention, Blood Borne Pathogens, and others deemed appropriate for the position.

* Must have physical ability to use physical holds (after appropriate/certified training completed) and utilize with youth ages 5-18 for crisis intervention.

* Render basic first aid and assists with the self-administration of medications when a school nurse is not available.
• Participate in staff development activities, parent conferences, team meetings, and staff meetings as scheduled or assigned.

* Maintain complete and accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.

* Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information.

* Take precautions to ensure safety. Watch for conduct and situations that may indicate a problem. Work with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors. Utilize restraint and control techniques only as directed and trained.

* Uphold the student conduct code.

* Maintain high expectations for behavior and performance.

* Provide appropriate student supervision as directed.

* Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to supervisor and/or civil authorities as required by law.

* Work with the classroom teacher to address persistent behavior problems.

* Ride the bus to monitor student behavior and/or physical well-being implementing behavior plans and seizure action plans, as necessary.

* Ability to work respectfully with a culturally diverse population of students.

* Perform other specific job-related duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum requirements are used to establish clear and appropriate eligibility standards for a specific position.

* High school diploma, college education, or degree. An acceptable score on a pre-employment skill test may be required.

* Licensure through the State Board of Education (Aide Permit)

* Maintain a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

* Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to:
Vehicle Safety, First Aid, CPR, Crisis Intervention, Blood Borne Pathogens, and others deemed appropriate for the position.

* Comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.

* Embody high ethical standards and integrity. Accept responsibility for decisions and conduct.

* Adhere to Educational Service Center (ESC) Governing Board policies/administrative…