Long-Term Preschool Aide, Washington Local Schools Preschool

Position Title:Long-Term Preschool Aide

Location:Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West - Washington Local Schools Preschool Classrooms / Toledo OH

Employment Type:Long-Term Assignment / Full-Time or Part-Time

Pay Rate:$15.00 - $17.00/Hour based on experience

About the Role

Dedicated School Staffing in partnership with the Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West is seeking dedicated and skilled Long-Term Preschool Aides to provide consistent support to students and staff throughout an extended assignment. This role plays a vital part in promoting student success by assisting with instruction supporting individualized learning needs and helping maintain a positive structured classroom environment. The long-term nature of this position allows the aide to build meaningful relationships understand classroom routines and contribute to ongoing academic and behavioral goals.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 students 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

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
• 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 theLicensure Code of Professional Conductfor Ohio Educators

• Additional requirements for Preschool classrooms

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher educational experience
• Experience working with children especially those with disabilities
• Familiarity with intervention strategies behavior supports or small-group instruction
• Certification in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)

• Experience with Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)

What We Offer

• Consistent schedule for the duration of the assignment
• Opportunities to build long-term experience in education
• Potential pathways to other school-based roles
• Options for minor medical benefits
• Enrollment in School Employees Retirement System (SERS)

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