Special Educational Aide (Tier II)

Job Description Loveland Intermediate School Special Education Aide (Tier II). Base Salary: $19.48/hr. Job Title: Paraprofessional/Special Education Aide. General Description Assist intervention specialists with duties and tasks related to special education students and programs by performing the following duties. Qualifications First Aid training and CPR certification is required. Valid certificate/license as issued by the Ohio Department of Education. Specific license and up‑to‑date training. Professional Expectations Report to work regularly and on time, prepared to perform appropriately assigned duties throughout the day. Prepare for and perform all assigned duties required by one's job description in a positive and collaborative manner. Follow justifiable directives issued by the established chain of authority with a learning‑oriented attitude and seek support when needed. Identify, report, and/or if possible control unsafe conditions or safety hazards to maintain safe and secure working and learning environments. Demonstrate professional respect and integrity when interacting with students, parents, staff, community members, and other stakeholders. Comply with federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines that prohibit coercive, harassing, threatening, retaliating, bullying or discriminating conduct. Communicate truthfully, timely, compassionately, and empathetically about any matter of interest to the District following the appropriate chain of authority. Manage District property and assets ethically and responsibly. Maintain confidentiality of information. Report actions that may represent violations. Refrain from unethical activity that may interfere with the District’s operational interests. Comply with all other federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administration. Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write routine reports and documents. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, agencies, intervention specialists or members of the school community. Effectively present information to administration, staff, public groups, and/or Board of Education. Apply knowledge of current research and theory based on school objectives. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community. Speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication. Utilize a wide variety of instructional aids, including technology, to teach reading and math objectives. Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Work in a team environment. Work under the direction of the intervention specialist to prepare special education students academically, socially, and behaviorally. Research and assemble materials under the directive of the intervention specialist for use with a student. Maintain the classroom when the intervention specialist is temporarily out of the classroom. Assist in transporting or assisting children to and from classes, playground, transportation means and other required areas. Assist children with personal feeding, toileting and health‑related needs, when necessary. Assist the intervention specialist in preparing materials for instructional and classroom use. Provide clerical services as needed. Accompany students to general education classes and help implement all accommodations and modifications. Work with special education students in all Individualized Education Plan (IEP) areas. Supervise students in the school setting at the direction of the intervention specialist. Perform routine duties such as lunch, field trips, recess duty and hall duty. Complete data collection, recordkeeping and other paperwork requested by the intervention specialist. Attend program planning team meetings, based on district policies, to assist with developing IEPs and transition plans, when necessary. Help maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Assist in meeting goals and objectives of the instructional program as defined in the IEP. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Physically restrain students who are potentially dangerous to themselves or others, when appropriately trained. Actively participate in professional in‑service to improve the program each year. Attend meetings and in‑services as required. Other Information Associated with this Position Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing. Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, and stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Reports To Principal Status Classified Salary Based on training and experience in accordance with the district salary schedule. Additional Information The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr TrulyHired