CLASSIFIED - 5-day, 3-hour Educational Aide, CHIEFTAIN ELEMENTARY 2026-2027

5-day, 3-hour position at Chieftain Elementary School.

Schedule

• 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to apply for an Educational Aide Permit through the Ohio Department of Education.
• Associate’s Degree preferred; high school diploma acceptable.
• Must be “ESEA Highly Qualified” by meeting one of the following:
  • Completed at least two years of study (48 semester or 72 quarter hours) from an accredited institution of higher education; or
  • Obtained an associate (or higher) degree from an accredited institution of higher education; or
  • Passed the Praxis exam for Paraprofessionals as approved by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Desirable personal qualities: ability to control emotions, maintain confidentiality, adaptability, alertness, cooperation, friendliness, interest, sense of humor, sincerity.
• Computer literacy skills; must pass district assessment.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties under the direction and supervision of the teacher or principal.
• Keep classroom records and prepare teacher correspondence with parents.
• Duplicate and collect instructional materials; prepare pupil work areas.
• Maintain current and neat bulletin boards.
• Work with students who have specific needs as directed by the teacher.
• Gather and distribute books and supplies; assist children with clothing.
• Conduct student assessments with teacher supervision.
• Operate the POS system during breakfast and/or lunch; make deposits and send out balance-due notices.
• Supervise students, ensure safety and welfare, and enforce building and district-wide rules.
• Notify administrators of potential hazards or problems; complete required paperwork.
• Assist with student/parent/teacher requests for make-up homework or intervention as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Check & Connect Program Responsibilities

• Communicate frequently with parents, students, teachers, counselors, and administration about student progress.
• Work directly with teachers to obtain student classwork and monitor performance/progress via Infinite Campus.
• Organize student work completed for each class.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Google Docs, Google Classroom, and word processing.

Goals

• Improve the instructional climate of the classroom and school.
• Provide instructional reinforcement to students with the greatest need.
• Assist in linking the community with the school.