Educational Aide

At Southwest Licking Schools, we believe in the power of positive relationships, and we are committed to fostering a thriving environment for our staff, students, and the entire community. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our unwavering focus on academics, athletics, and the arts. If you are a passionate educator who values positive relationships and believes in the importance of academics, athletics, and the arts, we encourage you to apply for this position to become a part of our Southwest Licking Schools family.

Position:
Educational Aide (Special Education)

Location:

Bridge Academy

Reports to:

Assigned administrator/supervisor

Salary:
Based on the negotiated agreement

Job Objective:
Provides student services consistent with the district mission and legal requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.

* Meets mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).

* Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.

* Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.

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

* Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) or similar training may be required for some assignments.

* Physical Demands:
Duties may require providing physical assistance to students.

NOTE:

Blood-borne pathogen/communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, CPR and/or first aid/injury prevention training may be required as a condition of employment. Some positions require specialized skills using communication boards, sign language, finger spelling, etc.

Essential Functions:

1. Arrives prepared to start working on time. Follows established sign in/out procedures. Complies with program and/or building work hours/schedules.

* Performs non-teaching support services as a collaborative member of the educational team.

* Prepares/distributes classroom materials. Prepares program equipment for use (e.g., computers, media resources, etc.). Keeps program areas orderly. Cleans/maintains equipment as directed.

* Assists with classroom records (e.g. attendance, etc.). Verifies the accuracy of data as directed.

* Provides student assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc., as directed.

* Assists assigned students. Reinforces instructional objectives introduced by the teacher.

* Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students assimilate into the school environment. Helps implement classroom accommodations as directed by the teacher.

* Works with program staff to identify student assistance strategies most likely to be effective.

* Helps students manage the learning environment (e.g., access/proximity to activities, assistive technology, augmentative devices, mobility assistance, use of instructional/media resources, etc.).

* Encourages student accountability, active participation, cooperation, punctuality, dependability, etc.

* Attends to student concerns discreetly when assistance is requested.

* Assists students with personal care (e.g., catheterization, changing clothing, diapering, toileting, etc.) as trained by a health care professional. Follows standard hygiene/sanitation procedures.

* Assists with non-classroom activities (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, etc.).

2. Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.

* Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures. •

* Contributes to an effective working environment. Performs all aspects of the job.

* Functions as part of a cohesive team. Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.

* Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

* Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.

* Respects privacy. Maintains the confidentiality…