Educational Aide through the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio

Educational Aide

Kirtland Local Schools is looking to fill a vacancy for an Educational Aide for the 2026-2027 school year. Full-time employment includes benefits eligibility. Reports to: Principal and/or assigned Teacher

Job Objective: Perform a variety of classroom support and student personal care services as directed under the supervision of an assigned teacher. Perform a variety of classroom activities that support the instructional classroom programming which enables students with disabilities to participate in the educational program and set fully.

Essential Functions: The following are typical work responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Provide support to the academic program and instructional activities under the guidance of the assigned teacher
• Work with small groups and/or individual students
• Acquire basic proficiency in skills that support student needs (e.g., sign language, fingerspelling, etc.)
• Help students with remedial and/or enrichment activities
• Reinforce instructional objectives introduced by the teacher
• Perform clerical work related to classroom activities
• Prepare and distribute classroom materials
• Maintain records as directed
• Help keep program areas orderly (e.g., stores equipment, shelves books, cleans spills, etc.)
• Sanitize equipment as directed
• Utilize safe work practices for self and others
• Uphold board policies and follow administrative guidelines and procedures
• Assist in the supervision of students throughout the day including lunch, arrival/departure, rest periods, electives, field trips, etc.
• Help facilitate community participation in activities that enhance student learning
• Respond to student requests for assistance
• Prepare for the support of the student by becoming familiar with materials for the day in advance
• Prepare classroom equipment for use (technology)
• Promote student independence, providing fading support when directed
• Implement prescribed behavior plans and provide specific accommodations
• Position students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line-of-sight, proximity to equipment, the height of work surfaces, etc.)
• Follow prescribed medical plans and/or assist students with personal hygiene care (e.g., toileting, tube feeding, catheterization, etc.) as trained by a licensed healthcare professional
• Help feed students
• Comply with personal hygiene rules and standard sanitation procedures
• Participate (and pass requirements where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to: Vehicle Safety, First Aid, CPR, Crisis Intervention, Blood Borne Pathogens, and others deemed appropriate for the position
• Must have physical ability to use physical holds (after appropriate/certified training completed) and utilize with youth ages 5-18 for crisis intervention
• Render basic first aid and assists with the self-administration of medications when a school nurse is not available
• Participate in staff development activities, parent conferences, team meetings, and staff meetings as scheduled or assigned
• Maintain complete and accurate records
• Submits required paperwork on time
• Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information
• Take precautions to ensure safety
• Watch for conduct and situations that may indicate a problem
• Work with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors
• Utilize restraint and control techniques only as directed and trained
• Uphold the student conduct code
• Maintain high expectations for behavior and performance
• Provide appropriate student supervision as directed
• Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to supervisor and/or civil authorities as required by law
• Work with the classroom teacher to address persistent behavior problems
• Ride the bus to monitor student behavior and/or physical well-being implementing behavior plans and seizure action plans, as necessary
• Ability to work respectfully with a culturally diverse population of students
• Perform other specific job-related duties as directed

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum requirements are used to establish clear and appropriate eligibility standards for a specific position.

• High school diploma, college education, or degree
• An acceptable score on a pre-employment skill test may be required
• Licensure through the State Board of Education (Aide Permit)
• Maintain a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment
• Comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies
• Embody high ethical standards and integrity
• Accept responsibility for decisions and conduct
• Adhere to Educational Service Center (ESC) Governing Board policies/administrative guidelines/staff handbook, policies of an assigned worksite, and to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators
• Secure and maintain appropriate licensures required
• Promote the proper use, care, and security of Educational Service Center (ESC) property
• Report misconduct, vandalism, equipment malfunctions, and other concerns
• Advance the professional image of the service center and affiliated school districts
• Establish professional relationships with coworkers and function as a part of a cohesive team
• Commitment to keep current with workplace innovations that enhance personal productivity
• Exhibit consistent, impartial, and resourceful critical-thinking skills
• Proficient in office protocols, data entry, spelling, proofreading, and the correct use of grammar
• Demonstrate dependability/flexibility and react productively to interruptions/emerging priorities
• Give thorough attention to detail and effective customer service
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record and be punctual
• Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to supervisor and/or civil authorities as required by law
• Cross-train with other staff, participates in meetings, and attend professional development in-services
• Maintain confidentiality of information relating to students
• Perform other specific job-related duties as required

Ability Requirements: The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties.

• Ability to keep work skills updated
• Ability to accept new responsibilities/assignments
• Ability to use technology
• Ability to hear and see accurately, speak, write, and be understood
• Ability to interact comfortably and confidently with the public
• Congenial telephone etiquette
• Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision and prioritize deadlines
• Ability to follow complex instructions and recognize/correct errors independently

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

• Risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and/or communicable diseases
• Risk of exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors
• Exposure to wet or slippery surfaces
• 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
• Must have the ability to occasionally move up to 50 lbs.
• Must have physical ability to use physical holds and utilize with youth ages 5-18
• Operate and/or ride in a vehicle
• Work at various heights, in confined spaces, and/or in variable/diminished lighting
• Work in proximity to moving mechanical parts
• Report misconduct or violations of policy and procedures to the direct supervisor and/or another administrator
• Travel to meetings and work assignments

Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio. The Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio is an equal opportunity employer.