Special Education Pre-School Teacher Aide; Part-Time Job Massillon area,Ohio USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Pre-School Teacher Aide (Part-Time)
Position:
Pre-School Special Education Teacher Aide (Part Time)

Classification:
Classified

Building:
West Elementary

Hours:

Monday - Thursday (8:20 am - 3:50 pm; 7 hours paid, ½ hour unpaid lunch); hours may vary

Salary:
Per negotiated agreement

Effective Date:
Immediate Opening

Reports to:

Director of Student Services, Building Principal/Designee

Deadline:
Until Filled

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Take students off bus in the morning and bring them to the classroom
Help in preparing for school: book bags, lunches, coats, folders, etc.
Fill out attendance
Assist students to classes individually, or as a class
Accompany students to their individual classes; music, art, gym, computer and swimming
Keep students on task and in their seat during classroom instruction and continue lesson as

planned if teacher is called out of the room

Assist students in learning centers and provide positive instructions and directions during individual seat work
Supervise students during activity periods
Assist students to the restroom individually, help with clothing, washing hands, changing diapers, personal hygiene
Lifting student to assist when necessary including lifting for toileting needs
Accompany students to lunchroom, assist with eating when necessary
Monitor students during time after lunch if needed
Discipline throughout the day, in and outside of the classroom by using a positive but firm correction of behavior and use reinforcement to encourage improvement
Encourage independence throughout daily activities with each student to their own individual ability
Respect confidentiality of personal information
Any additional duties that may be assigned by teacher and principal/designee

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
By example, instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
Chaperone field trips
Make school related telephone calls for teacher
Administer first aide to children as necessary
Perform correspondence, including reports and such other correspondence as may be required
Supervise general housekeeping duties
Respond to routine questions and request in an appropriate manner
Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, office staff, Principal/designee, or Director of Student Services

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) - proof required
Must hold a valid Ohio Teacher's aide Certificate
Must have ESEA qualified designation (State Parapro Assessment) or two years of higher education; associate's degree or higher
Previous experience with handicapped students preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Respect confidentiality of personal information and classroom behavior of students with anyone outside relevant professional staff and the classroom
Be aware of classroom procedures regarding token reinforcement system
Be aware of classroom procedures regarding positive verbals
Be aware of classroom procedures regarding guidance without giving answers
Be aware of classroom procedures regarding communication with parents

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
Operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to school on all scheduled workdays, except calamity days
Interaction among unruly children
Requirement to travel
Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel and stoop
Occasional carrying/lifting paper and other classroom supplies up to a maximum of 50 pounds