Educational Assistant - Early Childhood Program

Montgomery County Educational Service Center, 200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402

About the role

We're a premier provider of high quality, cost-effective, special education services in Ohio. We serve 16 public school districts in our county and more than 130 educational entities across Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Support students individually or in small groups to reinforce instructional objectives.
• Assist with intervention, enrichment, and behavioral strategies under the guidance of teachers.
• Manage classroom and program materials, equipment, and learning environments.
• Help students with daily living activities, social skills, task redirection, and behavior management.
• Monitor and communicate student progress, collecting data and maintaining records.
• Assist in implementing accommodations and supporting safe learning environments.

Requirements

• Valid Ohio State Board of Education license/permit or willingness to obtain one.
• Know sign language or be interested in learning sign language (this position will be working in a special education deaf and hard of hearing preschool classroom).
• Ability to physically support students with disabilities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to supporting student engagement, accountability, and development.
• Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results (provided for free by MCESC).

Pay

$20.11 - $25.88 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, 7 hours per day (days determined based on start date)