Teacher Aide

Putnamcountyohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enrollment in School Employees Retirement System

Job summary

Putnam County Educational Service Center is seeking an individual to assist students with special needs. Responsibilities include providing support in classroom preparations, supervising students, and ensuring their safety during instructional activities.

The ideal candidate should have a motivation to work with children with disabilities and the physical ability to assist with their needs. Starting pay is $18.60 per hour with benefits including enrollment in the School Employees Retirement System.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or desire to work with children with special needs and disabilities preferred.
• Candidate should be able to assist in classroom preparations under teacher guidance.
• Must be able to lift or carry students including wheelchair transfers.
• Must pass criminal background checks and maintain Educational Aide Permit.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom preparations and instructional activities.
• Provide close supervision to students while ensuring their safety.
• Support students in seeking independence with necessary precautions.

Skills

Experience working with children with special needs

Ability to lift or carry in excess of 50 lbs

Close supervision of students

Motivation to work with students

Job description

Putnam County Educational Service Center

• Days determined by the school calendar of the district you are assigned. Days worked are days paid, typically calendar is 180 days and 6 hours days or as assigned by the Putnam County ESC Superintendent.

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Qualifications

• Experience and/or desire to work with children with special needs and disabilities preferred.
• Assist in classroom preparations under the guidance of teacher and/or supervisor with daily educational instruction and skills according to individual student needs; including operation of personal assistive devices (iPads, communication devices).
• Physical ability to assist with needs of student such as lifting or carrying in excess of 50 lbs., including wheelchair transfers.
• Provide close supervision of students while allowing students to seek independence with reasonable precautions to ensure student safety.
• Candidate should have motivation to work with students who have academic, social and behavioral needs.
• Meet the qualifications as defined in the Ohio Operating Standards for Education of Children with Disabilities and policies of the Local, State, and Federal government.
• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining Educational Aide Permit, pass criminal background checks, and willing to take trainings as required to meet the needs of the students such as First Aid and CPR.

Salary and Benefits

• Starting rate is $18.60 per hour through Dedicated School Staffing.
• Enrollment in the School Employees Retirement System is included with this position.