Educational Aide - Coral (Springfield)

Job Responsibilities

• Works with students individually and in small groups as directed by teacher.
• Takes charge of classroom for short period of time when teacher is called out of classroom.
• Cheks notebooks, corrects papers, supervises testing and make-up work, collects data for IEP, etc. as assigned by teacher.
• Assists with supervision of children at recess, restroom breaks, lunch, community training and mainstream classes as needed.
• Prepares materials for class projects, assists in maintaining bulletin boards, duplicates materials for class, and compiles and maintains inventory records.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in classroom for instructional purposes.
• Serves as chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assisted in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client information and records
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures including CARF
• Becomes an integral part of the team by participating in meetings about the student, providing insight and information regarding student and implementing team decisions.
• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible members of the school community.
• Seeks to improve personal and organizational performance by measuring and monitoring outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Student Related Duties

• Assists students with personal care needs which may include, but not limited to:
• Assisting students in utilization of restroom facilities and diapering
• Assisting students in transferring to and from wheelchair, and/or other equipment
• Assisting students in moving to and from classes
• Assisting with feeding of students
• Administering medication per school policy

Qualifications

• An individual in this position must be able to complete the above responsibilities on a daily basis.
• Education and/or Experience:
• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• A valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit (or ability to obtain) preferred
• Experience working with children, particularly students with disabilities or behavioral needs, preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality

Job Schedule and Working Conditions

• The job follows a standard school schedule for a total of 187 work days in a year
• The standard work day is from 8:00 to 3:30
• Ability to perform physical restraints according to the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques
• Work is performed primarily in the school environment

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Retailment package with company matching
• Monday through Friday work schedule