Educational Aide Job Pataskala area,Ohio USA,Education / Teaching

Southwest Licking Schools believe in the power of positive relationships and are committed to fostering a thriving environment for staff, students, and the community. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our 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 part of our Southwest Licking Schools family.

Position

Educational Aide – 4 positions (Special Education)

Reports to

Assigned administrator/supervisor

Salary

Based on 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

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.).

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 confidentiality of privileged information.
Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.

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