Special Needs Aide 5-hour

Applitrack; Celina (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Celina City Schools is seeking a special needs aide to provide academic and behavioral support to students, enabling access to the general curriculum and fostering independence.

The role involves assisting individuals and small groups with academic tasks, self-help skills, mobility, communication, and social interactions while upholding confidentiality and safety. Training in CPI and First Aid/CPR is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of educators.
• Must be physically able to perform duties, may include lifting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Training in de-escalation, first aid/CPR, or CPI preferred (or willing to complete).

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and behavioral support to students.
• Assist individual and small groups with tasks and self-help skills.
• Reinforce classroom routines and expectations.
• Support mobility, communication, and social interactions.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information.
• Participate in required training and professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Educational Aide Permit (Ohio)

Tools

First Aid/CPR training

CPI training

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
  

Celina City Schools is looking for a special needs aides to provide academic and behavioral support to students. This position ensures students can access the general curriculum and develop independence. This role also assists individual and small groups of students with academic tasks, self-help skills, mobility, communication, and social interactions; reinforce classroom routines and expectations; maintain confidentiality of student records and information; support a safe and respectful environment conducive to learning; participate in required training and professional development (e.g., CPI, First Aid/CPR, etc.); communicate professionally with students, staff, and parents.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education (with ESEA endorsement if applicable).
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of educators.
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties (may include lifting or physical restraint if needed).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Training in de-escalation, first aid/CPR, or CPI preferred (or willingness to complete).