One-on-One Instructional Assistant at Northwood School

Young World Physical Education; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Sidney, Ohio, is seeking a full-time One-on-One Instructional Assistant to support students’ learning and assist certified staff in the classroom. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with special needs children is preferred. Proficiency in basic computer applications and strong communication skills are essential. This role requires collaborative and compassionate engagement with students, ensuring their safety and learning needs are met.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and establish compassionate relationships is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist students to reinforce learning in various subjects.
• Support classroom management and maintain an orderly environment.
• Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction.

Skills

Ability to carry out instructions

Basic arithmetic skills

Computer proficiency

Effective communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

One-on-One Instructional Assistant at Northwood School

Midwest Regional Educational Service Center - Sidney, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5557193

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 26, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

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, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

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 and correction 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 use 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 if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist 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.

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.

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.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]