Instructional Assistant - THS

Twinsburg City School District; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Twinsburg City School District is seeking an educational aide to assist certified staff with students across various subjects in a classroom setting. The role focuses on supporting students, particularly those with special needs, and involves aiding their learning processes and promoting a safe and orderly classroom environment.

A high school diploma and an Educational Aide Permit are required. Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable. This position provides an opportunity to make a positive impact on students' educational journey.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Educational Aide Permit is a must.
• Prior experience with special needs children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reinforcing learning skills in various subjects.
• Support special needs students in classroom activities.
• Help maintain classroom organization and student focus.

Skills

Ability to work with special needs children

Effective communication skills

Basic arithmetic skills

Familiarity with educational technologies

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Educational Aide Permit issued by Ohio Department of Education

Tools

Personal computers

Standard office equipment

Job description

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Educational Aide Permit issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt