Long-Term Special Education Aide, Deer Park Community City Schools

Position Title: Long-Term Special Education Aide

Location: Deer Park Community City Schools / Cincinnati OH

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

Pay Rate: Starting at $18.00/Hour

About the Role

Dedicated School Staffing is seeking dedicated and skilled Long-Term Special Education Aides to support students with disabilities by providing academic behavioral and functional assistance under the direction of a licensed special education teacher. This role helps ensure students can access the curriculum participate meaningfully in the school environment and work toward their individualized education program (IEP) goals.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Support

• Provide one-on-one or small-group academic assistance as directed by the special education teacher
• Reinforce instructional concepts accommodations and modifications outlined in students IEPs
• Support students during general education classes resource rooms or specialized settings

• Assist with implementing behavior intervention plans and positive behavior supports

Student Care & Supervision

• Monitor students to ensure safety engagement and appropriate behavior throughout the school day
• Support students during transitions lunch recess specials and transportation as needed

• Assist with personal care tasks (e.g. toileting feeding mobility) when required and appropriate

Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support

• Model and reinforce appropriate social skills communication strategies and self-regulation techniques
• Use de-escalation strategies and follow established protocols for crisis intervention

• Track and report behavioral data to support progress monitoring

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with special education teachers general education teachers therapists and administrators
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism regarding student information

• Communicate observations concerns and progress to supervising staff

Documentation & Compliance

• Collect data on academic and behavioral goals as directed
• Assist with preparing instructional materials adapted resources and classroom supports

• Follow all district policies safety procedures and legal requirements related to special education

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid educational aide permit with ESEA Qualified endorsement (additional requirements to obtain this below)
  • ESEA endorsement requires the individual to have ONE of the following:
    • Passed the ParaPro Assessment
    • Hold an associate degree (or higher); OR at least two (2) years of study at an accredited institution (48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children especially those with disabilities
• Familiarity with intervention strategies behavior supports or small-group instruction

• Additional training or certification in education or child development

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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