Special Education Teacher Aide - MD / Cross Category Classroom

Massillon City Schools•Massillon, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Massillon City Schools is hiring a Special Education Aide for an MD / Cross Category Classroom at Massillon East Elementary School. The aide supports students throughout the school day, including helping them arrive from the bus, preparing for class, attending lessons and activities, participating in learning centers, and completing personal-care routines. The role includes supporting instruction and positive behavior, encouraging student independence, and maintaining confidentiality. The aide may also assist with first aid, correspondence, field trips, housekeeping, and other duties assigned by the teacher or school administrators.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); proof is required.
Valid Ohio Teacher's Aide Certificate.
ESEA-qualified designation through the State Parapro Assessment, or two years of higher education.
Respect the confidentiality of student personal information and classroom behavior with anyone outside relevant professional staff and the classroom.
Be aware of classroom procedures for the token reinforcement system, positive verbals, guidance without giving answers, and communication with parents.
Be prepared to report to school on all scheduled workdays except calamity days, including under inclement weather conditions.
Ability to travel as required.
Ability to perform regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, reading, speaking, reaching, stretching, crouching, climbing, kneeling, and stooping.
Ability to occasionally carry or lift paper and other classroom supplies up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with handicapped students.
Associate's degree or higher.

Responsibilities

Meet students as they get off the bus in the morning and bring them to the classroom.
Help students prepare for school by organizing book bags, lunches, coats, folders, and other items.
Complete attendance.
Assist students individually or as a class in traveling to classes.
Accompany students to music, art, gym, computer, swimming, and other individual classes.
Keep students on task and in their seats during classroom instruction, and continue the planned lesson if the teacher leaves the room.
Assist students in learning centers and provide positive instructions and directions during individual seat work.
Supervise students during activity periods and after lunch as needed.
Assist students with restroom use, clothing, handwashing, diaper changes, and personal hygiene.
Lift students when necessary, including for toileting needs.
Accompany students to the lunchroom and assist with eating when necessary.
Use positive but firm behavior correction and reinforcement throughout the day, both inside and outside the classroom.
Encourage each student's independence according to their individual ability.
Maintain confidentiality of personal information.
Serve as a role model and encourage ethical principles and democratic values.
Chaperone field trips.
Make school-related telephone calls for the teacher.
Administer first aid to children as necessary.
Prepare reports and other required correspondence.
Supervise general housekeeping duties.
Respond appropriately to routine questions and requests.
Perform other duties assigned by the teacher, office staff, Principal/designee, or Director of Student Services.