Related Services Assistant

Reynoldsburg City School District • Reynoldsburg, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Reynoldsburg City Schools’ Related Services Assistant is responsible for supporting the work of certificated related services providers, including School Psychologists, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs). Under direct supervision, the assistant helps with planning and carrying out programs and services designed to support students in achieving their maximum potential. This role provides evaluation support, data collection, and clerical services while strictly adhering to the scope of practice and refraining from duties that exceed training or certification.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Child Development, Human Development, Learning, Behavioral Management, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with students with diverse learning needs in a K-12 setting.
• Valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit with ESEA qualified endorsement (or ability to obtain).
• Knowledge of child development fundamentals, learning theories, and behavioral management strategies.
• Ability to pass a BCI/FBI background check.
• Knowledge of principles of confidentiality and FERPA requirements in school settings.
• Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of related service providers (OT, PT, SLP, School Psychology).
• Basic understanding of special education processes, ETR/IEP frameworks, and Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities.
• Basic child development and behavioral intervention strategies.
• Skilled in effective written and verbal communication with students, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Skilled in scheduling, organizing data, maintaining records, and completing clerical tasks accurately.
• Skilled in proctoring standardized and classroom assessments following detailed instructions and maintaining test security.
• Skilled in use of technology, including office productivity software and special education data systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions provided by supervising professionals.
• Ability to demonstrate consistent commitment to supporting students with disabilities across academic, behavioral, and functional domains.
• Ability to adapt to changing student needs and school environments.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) or more years of experience in a special education or related services support role.
• Proficiency in web-based Special Education management software (e.g., SameGoal or ProgressBook).
• Experience assisting with the administration of standardized screening tools or curriculum-based measures.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks including filing, copying, scheduling meetings, gathering and disseminating student data, and preparing correspondence and reports.
• Gather and organize data related to student academic performance, behavior, and emotional or physical functioning to assist in the evaluation process.
• Collaborate regularly with related services providers, coordinators, special education leadership, and building administrators to ensure service delivery.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with federal (FERPA/HIPAA), state, and local requirements regarding student records and disability status.
• Provide case management support, including tracking evaluation deadlines, maintaining service logs, and assisting with paperwork submission for ETRs and IEPs.
• Assist with standardized assessments by administering non-interpretive components, curriculum-based measures, and pre-determined screeners under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
• Support data collection through interviews with parents, students, and staff, as well as conducting structured observations of students in various educational settings.
• Prepare materials and assist with pre-planned academic, social-emotional, or therapeutic activities designed by supervising providers (e.g., OT, PT, SLP).
• Informally observe students in classroom or school settings to support the evaluation of academic, behavioral, and functional/motor concerns.
• Review student records and organize evaluation files for supervising professionals to ensure all necessary historical data is available.
• Distribute, collect, organize, and score rating scales or functional/motor checklists as directed by the supervising professional.
• Maintain professional boundaries and seek guidance when tasks exceed training or certification; adhere to the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Code of Professional Conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Related Services Coordinator or Director of Diverse Learners.

Benefits

• The employee is regularly required to communicate with others.
• The employee is required to sit or stand and move around for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be able to move, lift, or carry books, testing protocols, therapy materials, and other instructional or evaluation materials, including pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying over 25 pounds on occasion.
• The employee in this position may experience occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
• The employee may also be required to interact with students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
• This position may require driving to various school sites or events.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree