High School - Special Education Aide

SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL is seeking a Special Education Aide to support students with disabilities at Sidney High School, under the supervision of the Building Principal and Director of Operations. The position performs a variety of classroom support and student personal care services as directed under the supervision of a classroom teacher.

The role requires an Ohio Department of Education aide certificate and the ability to lift up to fifty pounds, among other qualifications.

Qualifications

• Ohio Department of Education aide certificate.
• Meets mandated state and federal qualification requirements.
• Must meet health requirements and pass background checks.
• Criminal background clear; no disqualifying violations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist students with disabilities.
• Willing to adapt to new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Checks with the teacher for instructions and works with small groups or individual students.
• Seeks advice when expectations are unclear and acquires basic proficiency in supportive skills.
• Monitors students on an emergency basis when the teacher is absent.
• Assists with student mobility and the use of assistive devices.
• Supports an inclusive environment for students with disabilities.
• Inspects safety devices and reports unsafe conditions immediately.
• Follows prescribed medical plans and assists with personal hygiene care as trained.
• Participates in crisis training to manage outbursts.

Skills

Flexible outlook

Public interaction

Lift 50 pounds

Sign language basics

Education

Ohio Department of Education aide certificate

Meets mandated state and federal qualification

Health requirements

Job description

High School - Special Education Aide

Sidney City SD SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL - Sidney, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5908484
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SIDNEY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

Sidney High School

Reports to:Building Principal and Director of Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Performs a variety of classroom support and student personal care services as directed under the supervision of a classroom teacher.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ohio Department of Education aide certificate.
• Meets mandated state and federal qualification. Qualifications: (i.e., completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, approved degree, or successful passage of a sanctioned professional standards test).
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e We don’t mandate any TB tests.
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Consistently dependable. Flexible outlook. Accepts new responsibilities/assignments willingly.
• Ability to physically assist students with disabilities (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.).
• Ability to interact comfortably and confidently with the public.
• Ability to lift a minimum of fifty pounds.
• Successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, behavioral management, CPI, CPR, and/or first aid may be required as a condition of employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Checks with the teacher for instructions and works with small groups or individual students.
• Seeks advice when expectations are unclear and acquires basic proficiency in supportive skills (e.g., sign language).
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines, referring questions to supervisors.
• Monitors students on an emergency basis when the teacher is absent.
• Advances the district’s professional image and promotes effective communication.
• Facilitates community partnerships and school activities that enhance student learning.
• Helps students with remedial and enrichment activities, reinforcing instructional goals.
• Responds to student requests for assistance while maintaining discretion.
• Supports an inclusive environment for students with disabilities.
• Assists with student mobility and the use of assistive devices.
• Inspects safety devices and reports unsafe conditions immediately.
• Assists therapists with therapy activities and integrates them into the daily schedule.
• Follows prescribed medical plans and assists with personal hygiene care as trained.
• Supervises rest periods and maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Takes precautions to ensure student safety and manage risk factors.
• Upholds the student conduct code and participates in crisis training to manage outbursts.

ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Create a supportive instructional environment for effective teaching.
• Model learning strategies in classrooms.
• Evaluate instructional needs across subjects and collaborate with teachers and administrators to utilize assessment data for improvement.
• Guide teachers in collecting and analyzing data to develop action plans.
• Assist teachers in analyzing assessment data to evaluate student responses.
• Provide individual diagnostic testing upon request.
• Support curriculum personnel in achieving accountability goals towards district plan and building plans.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to identify strengths and areas for instructional improvement.
• Assist teachers in planning and scaffolding instruction.
• Participate in reviews of at-risk students’ academic progress.
• Work with staff to ensure smooth transitions between school levels.
• Attend scheduled meetings.
• Support the district and school in providing services to special populations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to the following conditions may range from remote to frequent conditions: based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Exposure to student commotion.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines
• Duties may require dispensing medications and exposure to personal hygiene products, cleaning solvents, and chemical vapors.
• Duties may require wearing protective clothing and/or safety equipment.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Sidney City Schools District Board of Education

The Sidney City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. The board requires that employees comply with the statutory responsibilities cited in the Ohio Revised Code, the rules and regulations of the Ohio Department of Education, and all local and Federal mandates. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.85 to $24.23 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

0

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Veronica Gaier , Principal
• SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Map

The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.