Special Education Pre-School Teacher Aide (Part-Time)

Massillon City Schools • Massillon, OH

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position for a Pre-School Special Education Teacher Aide at West Elementary. The role involves assisting students with various daily activities, supporting classroom instruction, and ensuring student safety and well-being. The hours are Monday through Thursday, from 8:20 am to 3:50 pm, with 7 paid hours and a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The position is classified as 'Classified' and reports to the Director of Student Services and the Building Principal/Designee. The salary is per a negotiated agreement, and the opening is effective immediately.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) – proof required.
• Must hold a valid Ohio Teacher’s aide Certificate.
• Must have ESEA qualified designation (State Parapro Assessment) or two years of higher education; associate’s degree or higher.
• Respect confidentiality of personal information and classroom behavior of students with anyone outside relevant professional staff and the classroom.
• Be aware of classroom procedures regarding token reinforcement system.
• Be aware of classroom procedures regarding positive verbals.
• Be aware of classroom procedures regarding guidance without giving answers.
• Be aware of classroom procedures regarding communication with parents.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with handicapped students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take students off the bus in the morning and bring them to the classroom.
• Assist in preparing students for school (book bags, lunches, coats, folders, etc.).
• Fill out attendance records.
• Assist students to classes individually or as a class.
• Accompany students to individual classes (music, art, gym, computer, swimming).
• Keep students on task and in their seats during classroom instruction.
• Continue lessons as planned if the teacher is called out of the room.
• Assist students in learning centers and provide positive instructions and directions during individual seat work.
• Supervise students during activity periods.
• Assist students to the restroom individually, help with clothing, washing hands, changing diapers, and personal hygiene.
• Lift students to assist when necessary, including lifting for toileting needs.
• Accompany students to the lunchroom and assist with eating when necessary.
• Monitor students during time after lunch if needed.
• Provide discipline throughout the day, in and outside of the classroom, using positive but firm correction of behavior and reinforcement to encourage improvement.
• Encourage independence throughout daily activities with each student to their own individual ability.
• Respect confidentiality of personal information.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the teacher and principal/designee.
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• By example, instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• Chaperone field trips.
• Make school-related telephone calls for the teacher.
• Administer first aid to children as necessary.
• Perform correspondence, including reports and other required correspondence.
• Supervise general housekeeping duties.
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, office staff, Principal/designee, or Director of Student Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED