Position Title: 1:1 Educational Aide
Location: North Point Educational Service Center - Alternative Learning Center / Sandusky, OH
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment / Full School Year: August 25, 2026 - June 2, 2027
Pay Rate: $16.40/Hour
About the Role
Dedicated School Staffing is seeking patient, dependable, and compassionate Substitute Special Education Aides to support students with disabilities when regular staff are absent. This role is essential in helping students access their education, follow individualized plans, and participate meaningfully in the school day. Substitute aides work closely with teachers, intervention specialists, and support teams to maintain continuity of services in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one or small-group support to students with a range of disabilities (academic, behavioral, physical, developmental)
- Assist in implementing IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications as directed by certified staff
- Support students with communication, social skills, and engagement in classroom activities
- Help with personal care tasks as needed (e.g., mobility assistance, toileting, feeding), following training and safety guidelines
- Use behavior-support strategies and follow behavior intervention plans consistently
- Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and during arrival/dismissal
- Assist with adaptive equipment, assistive technology, or sensory tools as directed
- Maintain a calm, supportive presence during challenging behaviors or transitions
- Document observations or incidents according to school procedures
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to maintain a positive, structured learning environment
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid educational aide permit or higher teaching license (as required by state regulations)
- Clean criminal background checks
- Completion of medical clearance form
- Ability to follow teacher direction, adapt to student needs, and remain patient and calm
- Flexibility, empathy, and a commitment to student growth
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Physical ability to support students who may require lifting, mobility assistance, or crisis intervention
- Adherence to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators
What We Offer
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunities to gain hands-on experience in special education
- Potential for long-term substitute opportunities
- Potential pathways to other school-based roles
- Options for minor medical benefits
- Enrollment in School Employees Retirement System (SERS)
Details
- Duration: 8/25/2026-6/2/2026
- Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:15am-2:45pm
For more information about Dedicated School Staffing, please visit our website: www.dedicatedschoolstaffing.com.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $16.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
