Special Education Pre-School Teacher Aide (Part-Time)

Position: Pre-School Special Education Teacher Aide (Part Time)

Classification: Classified

Building: East 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

• Take students off bus in the morning and bring them to the classroom
• Help in preparing for school: book bags lunches coats folders etc.
• Fill out attendance
• Assist students to classes individually or as a class
• Accompany students to their individual classes; music art gym computer and swimming
• Keep students on task and in their seat during classroom instruction and continue lesson as

planned if teacher is called out of the room

• Assist students in learning centers and provide positive instructions and directions during individual seat work
• Supervise students during activity periods
• Assist students to the restroom individually help with clothing washing hands changing diapers personal hygiene
• Lifting student to assist when necessary including lifting for toileting needs
• Accompany students to lunchroom assist with eating when necessary
• Monitor students during time after lunch if needed
• 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
• Encourage independence throughout daily activities with each student to their own individual ability
• Respect confidentiality of personal information
• Any additional duties that may be assigned by teacher and principal/designee

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible intelligent human beings
• By example instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
• Chaperone field trips
• Make school related telephone calls for teacher
• Administer first aide to children as necessary
• Perform correspondence including reports and such other correspondence as may be required
• Supervise general housekeeping duties
• Respond to routine questions and request in an appropriate manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher office staff Principal/designee or Director of Student Services

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) proof required
• Must hold a valid Ohio Teachers aide Certificate
• Must have ESEA qualified designation (State Parapro Assessment) or two years of higher education; associates degree or higher
• Previous experience with handicapped students preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Respect confidentiality of personal information and classroom behavior of students with anyone outside relevant professional staff and the classroom
• Be aware of classroom procedures regarding token reinforcement system
• Be aware of classroom procedures regarding positive verbals
• Be aware of classroom procedures regarding guidance without giving answers
• Be aware of classroom procedures regarding communication with parents

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue
• Operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions i.e. being prepared to come to school on all scheduled workdays except calamity days
• Interaction among unruly children
• Requirement to travel
• Regular requirement to sit stand walk talk hear see read speak reach stretch with hands and arms crouch climb kneel and stoop
• Occasional carrying/lifting paper and other classroom supplies up to a maximum of 50 pounds

Required Experience:

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