Instruction Aide - Blind School

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State School for the Blind is seeking an Instruction Aide to support students who are diverse learners, including students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and/or have multiple disabilities. The aide works with teachers to support academic instruction, vocational and daily living skills, student safety and well-being, classroom behavior, and students’ educational, emotional, physical, and personal needs. The role also supports students’ use of adaptive technology and provides language enrichment or language mediation as needed.

The aide helps prepare and deliver lessons and instructional materials, supports classroom technology, maintains equipment, and contributes information and documentation for student evaluations and IEP preparation. The position also includes clerical and student-support tasks, such as maintaining records, assisting during meals, and coordinating or providing student transportation. Work follows the school-year calendar.

Requirements

• Current Educational Aide Permit issued by the State Board of Education.
• Twelve months of experience in teaching assistance.
• For positions assigned to the Ohio School for the Deaf, intermediate-level proficiency on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) is required upon hire.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with academic instruction, vocational skills, and daily living skills for students with visual, hearing, or multiple disabilities.
• Tutor students and conduct individual or group lessons in conjunction with the teacher.
• Ensure student safety and well-being, address educational and personal needs, and monitor behavior and compliance with school and IEP rules.
• Support students in properly using adaptive technology and provide language enrichment or mediation as needed.
• Accompany and assist students during meals and facilitate transportation, including escorting students to and from buses or other transportation.
• Operate a motor vehicle to escort or transport students for medical trips, field trips, educational or occupational activities, and residence-related transportation.
• Carry out teacher-provided lesson plans during teacher absences when needed to continue scheduled instruction.
• Help prepare lesson plans and instructional materials, identify student needs with teachers, set up classrooms and accessible equipment, take attendance, and perform grading.
• Prepare instructional media; operate classroom equipment and software; edit audio/video materials; assist with visual lessons; and help maintain and repair equipment.
• Assist with preparation for IEP meetings by compiling data and feedback and completing documentation, logs, and assessments related to academic and behavioral progress.
• Participate in conferences, student evaluation sessions, and interdisciplinary meetings, providing information about student progress and observations.
• Perform clerical duties, including translating, typing and duplicating lesson plans, maintaining student records, distributing classroom materials, recording attendance, and maintaining classroom supplies.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums provided at no cost after 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.

What This Job Offers

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