Stark County Educational Service Center

Educational Aide (Special Education and/or Preschool)

Supervisor:  Department Supervisor and/or Principal/Designee

Summary/Objective:  Assist the classroom teacher in meeting the day-to-day needs of the student(s).

Minimum Qualifications:

• 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Hold or be able to obtain a valid Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) with Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Qualified Endorsement 
• Ohio BCI and Federal Background check free of disqualifying infractions
• Comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies
• Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to: Bloodborne Pathogens, Crisis Intervention, Educator Ethics, etc.
• Embody high ethical standards, integrity, and accept responsibility for decisions and conduct

Essential Functions:

• Monitor and assist student(s) as needed in classroom routines
• Assists teacher with implementation of student individual education plan(s)
• Assists student(s) with mobility, physical, and clothing needs such as positioning, feeding, toileting, diapering, and getting on and off transportation vehicles as needed
• Assists in maintaining a conducive learning environment free of health and safety hazards
• Works with student(s) both individually and in small groups to promote learning and skills initially introduced by the teacher
• Efficiently operate Google Applications including Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs, etc. 
• Assists student(s) in health related procedures such as clean intermittent catheterization, tube feeding, etc.
• Initiate and follow through with behavioral interventions as appropriate
• Communicate regularly with the classroom teacher regarding student progress, behavior or individual needs
• Participate in multidisciplinary and trans-disciplinary meetings as necessary
• Accompany, assist, and monitor student(s), as needed, in all other areas of the school program outside of the classroom (vocational, community, co-curricular, inclusion settings)
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Perform other specific duties as assigned

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing essential job functions.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:  Promote safety, exercise caution, and comply with safety regulations and district/educational service center policies/procedures when involved in the following situations:

• Risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and/or communicable diseases
• Potential for adverse contact by aggressive students
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes
• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing
• Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies and/or equipment
• Operate and/or ride in a vehicle
• Work at various heights, in confined spaces, and/or invariable/diminished lighting
• Report misconduct or violations of policy and procedures to the direct supervisor, appropriate administrator or legal authority (mandated reporting)

Performance Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy and procedures adopted by the Stark County Educational Service Center.

The Stark County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, gender, religion, marital status, military status, or disability.  Individuals are selected for employment based only on merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of required duties and it is understood by the employee that other related and reasonable duties will be required if requested by an immediate supervisor or administrative staff member.  This document is subject to change in response to student need, staff factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events.  The employee is expected to follow all policies and procedures in accordance with the Stark County Educational Service Center and district or department assignment.