CLASSIFIED_4-day, 6.5-hour Preschool Aide, Chieftain Elementary - 1 YEAR ONLY (2026-2027)

Internal candidates only.

Schedule

• 4-day work week (Tuesday–Friday)
• 6.5-hour work day, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• 9-month contract (2026–2027 school year)

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit as defined in section 3319.088 of the Ohio Revised Code
• Non-guilty/non-conviction statement and BCI/FBI background check as defined in section 3301-32-02 (B) (C), O.R.C.
• Medical statement as defined in 3301-37-04 (D), O.R.C. before first date of employment
• Successfully complete and meet any new standards/rules as defined in 3301-37-04, O.R.C.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be considered by the Board of Education and/or the Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Assist the preschool teacher in preparation of materials and instruction of preschool students
• Assist the preschool teacher in collection of data to help identify I.E.P. goals and teaching strategies
• Assist the preschool teacher in reinforcement of the following:
  • Toileting
  • Gross/motor activities
  • Dressing
  • Prevocational tasks
  • Eating instruction
  • Communication
  • Food preparation
  • Housekeeping
• Assist related service personnel (Speech/Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, etc.) with preschool students, as needed
• Perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the preschool teacher, building principal, or Director of Special Services (may include duties outside the preschool program)
• Obtain First Aid, Communicable Disease, and Child Abuse Prevention training during the first 30 days of employment, plus any additional required hours and trainings
• Obtain an Ohio Professional Registry on The Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association and meet all Step Up To Quality mandates

Pay

Educational Aide – OAPSE #218 Salary Schedule

Reports To

• Preschool Teacher
• Building Principal
• Director of Special Services