(Substitute) Special Education Teacher Aide - MD / Cross Category Classroom

MASSILLON CITY SCHOOLS

EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer”

Position: Special Education Aide - MD / Cross Category Classroom (Substitute)

Classification: Classified

Building: All District Buildings

Hours: Monday – Friday (7:15 am - 2:45 pm; 7 hours paid, ½ hour unpaid lunch) hours may vary

Salary: $14.00 / HR

Reports to: Director of Student Services, Building Principal/Designee

Deadline: Until filled

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Take students off bus in the morning and bring them to the classroom

Help in preparing for school: book bags, lunches, coats, folders, etc.

Fill out attendance

Assist students to classes individually, or as a class

Accompany students to their individual classes; music, art, gym, computer and swimming

Keep students on task and in their seat during classroom instruction and continue lesson as planned if teacher is called out of the room

Assist students in learning centers and provide positive instructions and directions during individual seat work

Supervise students during activity periods

Assist students to the restroom individually, help with clothing, washing hands, changing diapers, personal hygiene

Lifting student to assist when necessary including lifting for toileting needs

Accompany students to lunchroom, assist with eating when necessary

Monitor students during time after lunch if needed

Discipline throughout the day, in and outside of the classroom by using a positive but firm correction of behavior and use reinforcement to encourage improvement

Encourage independence throughout daily activities with each student to their own individual ability

Respect confidentiality of personal information

Any additional duties that may be assigned by teacher and principal/designee

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings

By example, instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values

Chaperone field trips

Make school related telephone calls for teacher

Administer first aide to children as necessary

Perform correspondence, including reports and such other correspondence as may be required

Supervise general housekeeping duties

Respond to routine questions and request in an appropriate manner

Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, office staff, Principal/designee, or Director of Student Services

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) – proof required

Must hold a valid Ohio Teacher’s aide Certificate

ESEA qualified designation (State Parapro Assessment) or two years of higher education; associate’s degree or higher preferred

Previous experience with handicapped students preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Respect confidentiality of personal information and classroom behavior of students with anyone outside relevant professional staff and the classroom

Be aware of classroom procedures regarding token reinforcement system

Be aware of classroom procedures regarding positive verbals

Be aware of classroom procedures regarding guidance without giving answers

Be aware of classroom procedures regarding communication with parents

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

Operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to school on all scheduled workdays, except calamity days

Interaction among unruly children

Requirement to travel

Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel and stoop

Occasional carrying/lifting paper and other classroom supplies up to a maximum of 50 pounds

The job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority.