Impactful Special Education Support Assistant

NILES MIDDLE SCHOOL; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

NILES MIDDLE SCHOOL is seeking an Educational Assistant/Attendant in Niles, Ohio. The role supports students to achieve independence, assists in classrooms, and helps implement instructional and care plans under classroom supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, confidentiality, and assisting with IEP objectives, social skills, and daily activities across school settings. Immediate start with regular/full-time status and varied duties to support handicapped students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Classroom experience with handicapped students.
• Ohio certification/license with ESEA qualification required.
• BCII background check.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered by the Superintendent/Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of students.
• Maintain confidentiality of information (IEP, ETR, custody, medical records).
• Assist teacher with training programs for physical care (feeding, lifting, positioning, toileting, transferring).
• Assist with implementing IEP objectives and academic/physical care tasks.
• Interact positively with staff, students and parents.
• Assist students in cafeteria, playground, hall, and classroom.
• Keep students focused and on-task every period.
• Follow Board of Education and Principal policies.

Skills

First aid/CPR

Child development

Instructional methods

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio Educational Aide certificate with ESEA qualification

Job description

NILES MIDDLE SCHOOL is seeking an Educational Assistant/Attendant in Niles, Ohio. The role supports students to achieve independence, assists in classrooms, and helps implement instructional and care plans under classroom supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, confidentiality, and assisting with IEP objectives, social skills, and daily activities across school settings. Immediate start with regular/full-time status and varied duties to support handicapped students.