Classroom Aide

For over 65 years, United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton (URS) has provided a comprehensive continuum of services to meet the needs of children, adults, and seniors with developmental and acquired disabilities throughout the Greater Dayton Region. We have the region’s only fully-inclusive Early Childhood Education Center, serving both typically‑developing children and those with special needs. On‑site nurses and therapies are available to support the children and adults we serve throughout the day. As a CARF‑accredited organization and a Five‑Star Gold‑Rated program under the Ohio Department of Children & Youth's Step Up to Quality system, URS offers the highest quality of care for children and adults of all abilities. Our wide array of programs include Adult Day Services, Community Integration, and Infant, Toddler, Preschool & School‑Age Youth. We also have an on‑site Therapy Center that offers outpatient services in Physical, Occupational, Speech, Aquatic Therapy, and Augmentative Communications. Additionally, we offer community‑based Employment Services, including Job Development, Job Coaching, Transition Youth, and Project Search Programs to three counties in Southwest Ohio. The right candidate for this position will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of coordinated educational, physical, and social activities of a group of children in a classroom environment. The Classroom Aide will also ensure a clean and healthy environment and help with creating an inviting, child‑oriented classroom that is developmentally‑ and age‑appropriate. Education Requirements (All) High School Diploma or GED required; CDA or Associates in ECE or a closely related field and experience in ABA and/or Mental Health settings preferred. Certification Requirements (All) CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse, and Communicable Diseases required; ECMH or Paraprofessional preferred. Additional Information / Benefits This job reports to the Lead Teacher, Youth Services Coordinator. This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift . Relocation is not provided and travel is not required. #J-18808-Ljbffr