Special Education Aide (Tier III)

Special Education Aide (Tier III) Loveland City School District, Loveland Intermediate School - Loveland, Ohio Job Details Job ID: 5817164 Application Deadline: Jul 13, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC) Posted: Jul 06, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC) Salary Base: $20.01/hr Job Title: Paraprofessional/Special Education Aide General Description Assist intervention specialists with duties and tasks related to special education students and programs. 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, in service to students, staff, and the community. 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 in order 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. This includes and is not limited to verbal, nonverbal, personal and electronic interactions. Comply with federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines that prohibit coercive, harassing, threatening, retaliating, bullying or discriminating conduct. Communicate in a truthful, timely, compassionate, and empathetic manner about any matter of interest to the District following the appropriate chain of authority. Manage District property and assets in an ethical and responsible manner in accordance with federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines. Maintain confidentiality of information as required under federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines. Report actions, through the appropriate chain of authority that may represent violations of federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines. Refrain from unethical activity that may reasonably interfere with the legitimate operational interests and goals of the District. Comply with all other federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and administration. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write routine reports and documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, agencies, intervention specialists or members of the school community. Ability to effectively present information to administration, staff, public groups, and/or Board of Education. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory based on school objectives. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community. Ability to utilize a wide variety of instructional aids, including technology, to teach reading and math objectives. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to 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, under the directive of the intervention specialist, materials to be used 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. Provide intervention specialist assistance in preparing materials for instructional and classroom use. Provide clerical services as needed. Accompany students to general education classes and help to implement all accommodations and modifications. Work with special education students in all Individualized Education Plan (IEP) areas. Maintain respect at all times for confidential information. 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, record‑keeping 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 that is 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 which had been approved by the IEP team. 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 program each year. Attend meetings and in‑services as required. Other Information Associated With This Position Maintain respect at all times for confidential information. Supervise students in the school setting at the direction of the intervention specialist. Help maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. 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 (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Approved By Board of Education Approved Date 8/7/2018 Position Type Full‑time Job Categories Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Special Education > General Special Education Contact Information District Contact Please See Posting Null, Ohio Null Phone: Please see posting Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education