Instructional Assistant; DSS
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Instructional Assistant (through DSS)
ESC of Lake Erie West ESC of Lake Erie West - Toledo, Ohio Open in Google Maps
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Job : 5629817
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY
Under the guidance and direction of the classroom teacher, the Instructional Assistant assists the teacher in implementing the daily educational program for students with disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma
- ODE License for Educational Aide
- Assist the classroom teacher in implementing the educational program for students with disabilities in accordance with their IEP; assist the classroom teacher in adapting curriculum and instructional strategies to the needs of individual students
- Maintain clear and complete communication with teacher of record to ensure effective implementation of the student’s educational plan
- Assist teacher with documentation requirements including collecting data to monitor student progress
- Assist students in completing tasks related to the educational program
- Assist classroom teacher with classroom management
- Assist students with behavior management skills
- Assist with crisis intervention when needed
- Assist teacher and students with tasks related to daily activities (e.g. lunch and/or recess duty, helping load and unload buses,
- Supervise students during short-term absences of teacher from the classroom or in non-classroom settings (e.g. restrooms, cafeterias, corridors)
- Assist teacher with routine clerical tasks and maintenance of classroom
- Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and submit all required reports on time.
- Assist in lifting and positioning students, diapering, changing clothes, feeding, G-tube feeding, and other care giving activities as needed.
Based on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education
See job description on website for full position details.
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Instructional Support >
Individual Aide
Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA
Substitute >
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Substitute:
Paraprofessional
ESC Overview Located in the heart of Toledo and established in 1913, the ESC of Lake Erie West is one of the largest educational service centers in the State of Ohio. The ESC of Lake Erie West is part of a statewide network of ESCs in Ohio. Providing services at the local, regional and statewide level.
The ESC of Lake Erie West is the fiscal agent for State Support Team Region 1 (SSTR1), one of sixteen State Support Teams in Ohio.
The ESC of Lake Erie West is the sponsor of community schools located throughout Ohio. As a sponsor, the ESC of Lake Erie West’s community schools staff is primarily focused on two main areas – compliance with state laws and regulations and promoting a strong academic program at each sponsored school.
Many state programs such as preschool accreditation, community schools, ongoing education, gifted education, public preschool, and others have been piloted through the ESC of Lake Erie West.
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- High School/Trade School degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Brenda Gift , Director Student Services
- 2275 Collingwood Boulevard
- Toledo, Ohio 43620
- Phone:
- Email: bgift
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