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
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Take students off bus in the morning and bring them to the classroom
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Help in preparing for school: book bags, lunches, coats, folders, etc.
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Fill out attendance
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Assist students to classes individually, or as a class
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Accompany students to their individual classes; music, art, gym, computer and swimming
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Keep students on task and in their seat during classroom instruction and continue lesson as
planned if teacher is called out of the room
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Assist students in learning centers and provide positive instructions and directions during individual seat work
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Supervise students during activity periods
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Assist students to the restroom individually, help with clothing, washing hands, changing diapers, personal hygiene
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Lifting student to assist when necessary including lifting for toileting needs
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Accompany students to lunchroom, assist with eating when necessary
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Monitor students during time after lunch if needed
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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
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Encourage independence throughout daily activities with each student to their own individual ability
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Respect confidentiality of personal information
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Any additional duties that may be assigned by teacher and principal/designee
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
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By example, instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
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Chaperone field trips
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Make school related telephone calls for teacher
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Administer first aide to children as necessary
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Perform correspondence, including reports and such other correspondence as may be required
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Supervise general housekeeping duties
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Respond to routine questions and request in an appropriate manner
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Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, office staff, Principal/designee, or Director of Student Services
QUALIFICATIONS
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High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) – proof required
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Must hold a valid Ohio Teacher’s aide Certificate
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Must have ESEA qualified designation (State Parapro Assessment) or two years of higher education; associate’s degree or higher
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Previous experience with handicapped students preferred
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Respect confidentiality of personal information and classroom behavior of students with anyone outside relevant professional staff and the classroom
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Be aware of classroom procedures regarding token reinforcement system
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Be aware of classroom procedures regarding positive verbals
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Be aware of classroom procedures regarding guidance without giving answers
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Be aware of classroom procedures regarding communication with parents
ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS
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Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
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Operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to school on all scheduled workdays, except calamity days
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Interaction among unruly children
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Requirement to travel
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Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel and stoop
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Occasional carrying/lifting paper and other classroom supplies up to a maximum of 50 pounds
