Instruction Aide - Deaf School

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio School for the Deaf is seeking an Instructional Aide to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students and other diverse learners. Under the direction of teachers, the aide assists students with academic instruction, vocational and daily living skills, language enrichment, adaptive technology, safety, behavior, and other educational and personal needs. The role may include tutoring or leading group and individual lessons, supporting students during meals, coordinating transportation and escorts, and continuing scheduled instruction using teacher-provided lesson plans when a teacher is absent.

The aide helps prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, accessible equipment, and classroom media and technology. Duties also include collecting and documenting information for IEP meetings and student evaluations, participating in conferences and interdisciplinary meetings, and performing clerical work connected with educational activities and student records.

The position is permanent and full time at the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus, Ohio. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., though the role may involve evenings or weekends and work outdoors in varying weather. The position may expose the employee to aggressive or unpredictable behavior, human waste, and infectious diseases.

Requirements

• Current Educational Aide Permit issued by the State Board of Education.
• 12 months of experience in teaching assistance.
• Intermediate level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) upon hire for positions at the Ohio School for the Deaf.
• Renew the Educational Aide Permit in accordance with State Board of Education rules and regulations.
• Obtain CPR and first aid certification within one year of hire.
• If transporting students, obtain appropriate van certification.
• For positions assigned to the Ohio School for the Deaf, demonstrate Advanced level on the SLPI within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with academic instruction for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, deafblind, and/or have multiple disabilities.
• Tutor students and conduct group or individual lessons in coordination with the teacher.
• Support students with vocational and daily living skills and provide educational, emotional, physical, or personal support.
• Ensure student safety and well-being; monitor behavior, discipline, assignments, and compliance with school rules and individual education plans.
• Support students in the appropriate use of adaptive technology and provide language enrichment or mediation as needed.
• Accompany and assist students during meals and facilitate transportation needs, including escorts, field trips, and coordination before and after school; operate a motor vehicle when required.
• Carry out teacher-provided lesson plans during teacher absences when needed to continue scheduled instruction.
• Assist with preparing lesson plans, identifying student needs with the teacher, assembling instructional materials, setting up classrooms and accessible equipment, taking attendance, and grading.
• Prepare instructional media and visual lessons; operate classroom devices, audio/visual equipment, and software; edit audio/video materials; and assist with equipment maintenance and repair.
• Help prepare for IEP meetings by compiling data and feedback and completing documentation, logs, and assessments related to students’ academic and behavioral progress.
• Participate in conferences, student evaluation sessions, and interdisciplinary meetings, providing information about student progress and observations.
• Perform clerical tasks such as translating, typing and duplicating lesson plans, maintaining student records and classroom supplies, and distributing materials.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed