Special Education Aide

NORTHWOOD INTERMEDIATE SC; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SIDNEY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a dedicated Special Education Aide for 1 on 1 support at Northwood Intermediate. The role is a 7-hour per day position and reports to the Building Principal and Director of Operations.

The candidate will perform classroom support and personal care services under a teacher's supervision, ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment and compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Ohio Department of Education aide certificate.
• Meets mandated state and federal qualifications as required.
• Meets health requirements; TB tests not mandated.
• Free of criminal violations affecting public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free Workplace rules and board policies.
• Consistently dependable with flexible outlook and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Ability to physically assist students with disabilities (mobility, transferring, positioning).
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• CPR, first aid, and related trainings may be required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Checks with the teacher for instructions and works with small groups or individual students.
• Seek advice when expectations are unclear and gain proficiency in supportive skills (e.g., sign language).
• Uphold board policies and follow administrative guidelines; refer questions to supervisors.
• Monitor students on an emergency basis when the teacher is absent.
• Promote the district’s professional image and effective communication.
• Facilitate partnerships and activities that enhance student learning.
• Assist with remedial and enrichment activities aligned to instructional goals.
• Respond to student requests while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support an inclusive environment for students with disabilities.
• Assist with student mobility and use of assistive devices.
• Inspect safety devices and report unsafe conditions.
• Assist therapists with therapy activities within daily schedule.
• Follow medical plans and assist with personal hygiene care as trained.
• Supervise rest periods and protect student information confidentiality.
• Take precautions to ensure student safety and manage risk.
• Uphold conduct codes and participate in crisis training.

Skills

Flexible mindset

Dependable

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Interacts with public

Education

Ohio Department of Education aide certificate

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SIDNEY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

1 on 1

Northwood Intermediate

7hpd

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

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mitch Hoying , Director of Operations
• BOARD OF EDUCATION
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]