Educational Aide

Phoenix Central; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licking Regional Educational Service Center (ESC) Phoenix Central - Newark, Ohio seeks an Educational Aide to support students with emotional disabilities in a small-group setting.

Candidates should be team oriented, eager to learn, and willing to follow instruction; they must have a High School Diploma and an ODE Educational Aide Permit, plus pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Valid ODE Educational Aide Permit.
• BCI/FBI background checks completed.

Responsibilities

• Work with the classroom teacher to support instruction.
• Assist students with emotional disorders in a small-group setting.
• Maintain confidentiality of students, families and staff.
• Be adaptable and participate in professional development as needed.

Skills

Team oriented

Self-motivation

Confidentiality

Adaptable

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ODE Educational Aide Permit

Job description

Licking Regional Educational Service Center (ESC) Phoenix Central - Newark, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Educational Aide

Licking Regional Educational Service Center (ESC) Phoenix Central - Newark, Ohio Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education

Job Details

Job ID: 5907313
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Licking Regional ESC has an opening for an Educational Aide. The aide will be located at Phoenix Central. Our students have emotional disabilities and will require a sensitive candidate willing to work with small group of high need students. Applicants should be team oriented, have a desire to learn new things and be willing to take instruction. Self-motivation is highly desired as are honesty, integrity and confidentiality. Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. High School Diploma or Equivalent
  2. Valid ODE Educational Aide Permit
  3. Successful completion of BCI/FBI background checks
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Work in cooperation with classroom teacher
  2. Ability to work with children that may have severe emotional disorders, severe cognitive delays or multiple disabilities
  3. Be sensitive to the needs of others
  4. Be adaptable & flexible
  5. Maintain confidential information regarding students, families and programming staff
  6. Be adept/comfortable with computer technology
  7. Ability to read and comprehend instruction, correspondence and memos
  8. Wiling to participate in appropriate professional development as needed
  9. Ability to effectively present information to students, families, and other staff members
  10. Physical demands must be met to perform essential duties required of the position
  11. Ability to obtain & maintain proper credentials
  12. Must demonstrate regular & predictable attendance
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mason Davis
• 116 W. Church Street
• Newark, Ohio 43055
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]