1:1 Education Assistant

Ohio Department of Education•Hamilton, OH

51d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Ensure the safety of students as directed by the principal Supervise and/or work with students both individually and in small groups as directed by the teacher Assist in preparing and/or duplicating classroom material Act as liaison for the District, community, staff, students, and parents with tact and diplomacy Assist students with classwork and make-up work Maintain student and miscellaneous records Assist students in the development of life skills and appropriate social behaviors Maintain confidentiality of information, including, but not limited to, student records and free/reduced lunch forms. Utilize emergency procedure knowledge and notify the appropriate person Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Regularly communicate with parents and administrators Distribute communiqués to be sent home with students Attend educational field trips Assist with recess/lunch supervision Escort students throughout the building Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional growth seminars, workshops, etc. Assist students with toiletry needs as necessary Attend meetings and in-services as required Assist teacher with clerical duties, i.e., preparing papers, typing Administer basic first aid to students as necessary Interact positively with staff, students, parents, and community members Perform other duties related to the education and supervision of handicapped students as assigned by the building administrator Stay current with Board guidelines and policies Follow the District safety and regulatory compliance policy, procedures, and guidelines Is punctual and prepared for immediate assumption of duties upon arrival at school Utilize time appropriately and maintain good attendance Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervising teacher or principal Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional growth seminars

Requirements

Completed at least 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours as verified by college transcripts from an accredited institution of higher learning, associate's degree or higher, or passing score on State ParaPro Assessment
Must meet District hiring requirements
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Attain and maintain appropriate State of Ohio certification/license
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may feel appropriate
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to operate all applicable office equipment
Ability to work effectively with others
Effective communication skills
Basic computer/keyboarding skills
Organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate special needs equipment
CPR certification
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
Student management skills
Effective, active listening skills
Daily exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
Occasional interaction among unruly children
Occasional requirement to travel
Occasional requirement to carry, lift, push, and pull items up to a maximum of 50 pounds
May be called upon to physically restrain students who are potentially dangerous to themselves or others.
Frequent and regular requirements to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel, and stoop
Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to school on all scheduled work days, except calamity days
Applicants must be able to comply with the guidelines set forth in the No Child Left Behind Act, specifically an associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher education; or at least two (2) years of study in an accredited institution of higher education (defined as 48 semester hours or 75 quarter hours); or have passed the ParaPro test.
This position requires an Aide Permit through the Ohio Department of Education with the ESEA Endorsement.

Nice To Haves

Applicants should have experience working with students
Applicants should have good physical health
Applicants should have mental and emotional stability

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of students as directed by the principal
Supervise and/or work with students both individually and in small groups as directed by the teacher
Assist in preparing and/or duplicating classroom material
Act as liaison for the District, community, staff, students, and parents with tact and diplomacy
Assist students with classwork and make-up work
Maintain student and miscellaneous records
Assist students in the development of life skills and appropriate social behaviors
Maintain confidentiality of information, including, but not limited to, student records and free/reduced lunch forms.
Utilize emergency procedure knowledge and notify the appropriate person
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Regularly communicate with parents and administrators
Distribute communiqués to be sent home with students
Attend educational field trips
Assist with recess/lunch supervision
Escort students throughout the building
Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional growth seminars, workshops, etc.
Assist students with toiletry needs as necessary
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Assist teacher with clerical duties, i.e., preparing papers, typing
Administer basic first aid to students as necessary
Interact positively with staff, students, parents, and community members
Perform other duties related to the education and supervision of handicapped students as assigned by the building administrator
Stay current with Board guidelines and policies
Follow the District safety and regulatory compliance policy, procedures, and guidelines
Is punctual and prepared for immediate assumption of duties upon arrival at school
Utilize time appropriately and maintain good attendance
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervising teacher or principal