Instructional Aide - Special Education - Intensive Needs - Preschool

Solon City Schools; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Solon City Schools in Solon, Ohio is seeking an Instructional/Non-Instructional Aide to support students using Applied Behavior Analysis principles. The role involves implementing behavior plans and engaging proactively with students.

Applicants should have a Bachelor Degree in Education, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to manage and organize data. Full-day commitment and background checks are required. The position offers training and ongoing support from experienced educators.

Qualifications

• Ability to commit to full day work from 7:40 AM to 2:40 PM Monday to Thursday.
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior plans for challenging behaviors.
• Provide direct instruction on a wide array of skills.
• Collaborate with school personnel and provide daily support.

Skills

Preschool and special education experience

Proactive engagement with students

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree in Education

Job description

Job Description

The selected applicant will be required to carry out a program developed by professionals using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Applied Behavior Analysis is the process of systematically applying evidence‑based interventions to improve socially significant behaviors to a meaningful degree, and to demonstrate that the interventions employed are responsible for the improvement in the behavior. Training will be provided by the School Psychologist, Lead Teacher, with support from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Collaboration in ongoing. Daily support is provided by school personnel, administrative, support, and instructional. Behavior technicians are trained to follow behavior plans for challenging behaviors and to provide direct instruction for skills across areas such as communication, adaptive, and vocational. This position is not a medical‑related position; it is a support position for student behavior.

Requirements

• Preschool and special education experience preferred
• Ability to commit to full day work (7:40-2:40 Monday-Thursday) and (Every Other Friday 7:40-11:55)
• Strong at collaborating and accepting feedback
• Ability to engage proactively with student with problem behaviors
• Ability to implement behavior plans for challenging behaviors (e.g. non-compliance, attention-seeking, avoidance) and to provide direct instruction on a wide array of skills.
• Organized and able to manage and organize content and data collection, under guidance
• Understands the importance of and demonstrates an ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks
• Has reliable transportation to work
• Ability to ride school bus with the student to and from school
• Ability to maintain self‑composure with a rational and objective demeanor when faced with difficult situations; ability to act objectively, rather than impulsively or emotionally
• Computer proficient
• College experience preferred

Position Details

Instructional/Non‑Instructional Aide

Classified – Instruction/Non‑Instructional Aide - Salary Schedule

Work Days: As per Board Agreement

Responsible To: Classroom Teacher and Building Principal

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Education, preferred.

Will show evidence of demonstrated teaching, educational skills and interest in students and their education.

Has the ability to communicate and deal with students, teachers and the public in a congenial and positive manner.

Has demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.

Exhibits acceptable standards of emotional stability, moral character, sound health and is physically able to perform necessary job responsibilities.

Exhibits a pleasant and dignified classroom manner, is neat in appearance and has the ability to adjust to change.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.