Special Education Aide: Classroom & Intervention

Young World Physical Education; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Hills Local School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant (Special Education) at Oak Hills High School to support students with disabilities and assist with classroom activities.

The position involves implementing intervention strategies identified in IEPs, assisting with daily living activities, behavior management, and helping students participate in appropriate learning experiences under the supervision of licensed staff.

Qualifications

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
• Meets all mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).
• Behavioral management skills substantiated by training/work experience. Duties may require agility, physical strength, and stamina to address the needs of students with problem behavior and/or students requiring physical assistance (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.).
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Demonstrates dependability/flexibility. Reacts to interruptions/emerging priorities effectively.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful critical-thinking skills.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-teaching classroom and ancillary duties under the direct supervision of an assigned teacher. Helps individuals or small groups of students with remedial or enrichment activities.
• Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate classroom activities as directed.
• Helps individuals or small groups of students with remedial or enrichment activities. Reinforces instructional objectives introduced by the teacher.
• Helps implement intervention strategies identified in individualized educational plans (IEP).
• Prepares/distributes program materials. Sets up classroom equipment for use (e.g., computers, media resources, etc.). Keeps program areas orderly. Cleans/maintains equipment as directed.
• Performs student support services that may include assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc.
• Facilitates student mobility. Helps students use assistive and/or augmentative devices.
• Assists students with personal care (e.g., catheterization, changing clothing, diapering, toileting, etc.) as trained by a health care professional. Follows standard hygiene/sanitation procedures.
• Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.
• Maintains open/effective communications.
• Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Seeks clarification when directives/expectations are unclear.
• Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety. Helps supervisors manage/eliminate risks.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Skills

Behavioral management

Flexibility

Dependability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Oak Hills Local School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant (Special Education) at Oak Hills High School to support students with disabilities and assist with classroom activities.

The position involves implementing intervention strategies identified in IEPs, assisting with daily living activities, behavior management, and helping students participate in appropriate learning experiences under the supervision of licensed staff.