Educational Aide

Description

REGULAR HOURS OF WORK:
Typically 7 paid hrs/day, Monday – Friday (7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. as scheduled).

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Principal/Supervisor of Student Services.

DEPARTMENT:
Educational Services.

This employee is assigned to a classroom of students and shares in the responsibility of meeting all the students educational, behavioral, communication, health/safety, and hygiene needs. Employment shall be based on student needs.

An employee in this classification will receive direction from an Instructor, Instructor Assistant, therapists/specialists, administrators or others. As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities (FCBDD), the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies at all times, and shall demonstrate respect for, support dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.

• Responsible for continuous and constant monitoring of students to ensure safety and welfare of students and staff.
• Provides assistance in implementing programs, structured activities, and collecting data on student programs.
• Remains familiar with Individualized Education Plans and implements all programs for assigned individuals.
• Provides physical assistance to students in daily functioning: toileting, eating, dressing, mobility, and hygiene.
• Assists students in pool area.
• Implements behavior support including observation, data collection, direct intervention, and preparing and maintaining written records.
• Responsible for loading and unloading students onto and off of bus.
• Ensures safety and health standards are met for employees and individuals eligible for services through the County Board of DD.

• Furthers the mission of the FCBDD by interacting courteously and professionally with individuals receiving supports, their families, and friends, and with coworkers, supervisors, and members of the community.
• Actively promotes good public relations with parents, advocates, community organizations, professionals, other school districts, Job and Family Services, other agencies, and other county board staff.

• Assists all students in the classroom as needed.
• Understands and practices professional ethics with confidentiality of information and materials.
• Completes all assigned training.
• Complies with Safety Rules established for Ohio Employment Risk Reduction Standards through the utilization of protective equipment and decontamination techniques.
• Complies with the policy handbook and all other applicable policies, procedures, regulations, etc.
• Performs other duties as directed.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Maintains required certification from DODD/ODE, First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Remains current on and able to implement board-approved behavior support techniques.
• May be requested to work flexible hours based on service needs.
• Current, valid Ohio Driver's License; points on driving record may not be equal to or exceed 6, maintain personal vehicle insurance acceptable to agency insurance carrier.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain ODE Van Driver certification.
• Ability to accurately, efficiently and effectively use technology to assist students with communication, complete required training and certification processes.
• Must be physically capable to lift up to 50 lbs, move students in a safe manner.

• FSLA:
  Hourly, Non-exempt from overtime.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
  One Calendar Year.
• STATUS:
  Unclassified.
• NOTE:
  
  Working conditions may exist that are not normally found in the occupation of a public employee; may include exposure to blood borne pathogens, communicable disease, potentially infectious materials, and/or behavior exhibited by individuals that may cause physical harm to the employee or their personal property.
• The FCBDD does not discriminate in provision of services or employment because of disability, race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or age.