Educational Aide

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.

Appointment Type: Classified

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 assists 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

Participate (and pass 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

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 invariable/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. Individuals are selected for employment based solely on merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. The Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information,