Special Education Pre-School Teacher Aide; Part-Time

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