Special Education Aide

THE FOLLOWING POSITION IS AVAILABLE

FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.

Special Education Aide

Must possess a High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

and have basic computer skills.

How To Apply:

You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.

Providing a resume, and additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Licking Heights does place an emphasis on accepting a diverse pool of candidates reflecting the school district's student population.

Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity: The Licking Heights Local School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), military status, ancestry, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

RESPONSIBLE TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL / SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPERVISOR

JOB GOAL: To assist the identified student(s), who are enrolled in the regular education or special education program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED

• One to two years related experience preferred

• Required to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds

• Willing to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board Of Education may find appropriate

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Maintain a professional attitude toward confidential information.

2.Be familiar with the current IEP and its implementation.

3.Assist student(s) in meeting daily living needs.

4.Assist with student's academic needs, as determined by the IEP and teacher direction.

5.Assist the identified student(s) during individual and small group instruction, implementing behavior management plans, tutoring, etc.

6.Assist the classroom instructor with disaster drills, field trips, parent conferences, recess, etc.

7.Seek assistance from immediate supervisor or special education coordinator as needed.

8.Perform any other duties as assigned by building principal or special education

coordinator as pertains to job goals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics, described here, are not listed in order of importance, and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and\Special Education Attendant (Continued)

responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. 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.

• Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions

• Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults

• Many situations that require hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing and writing

• Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read and speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel and climb and stoop

• Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds

EVALUATION: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated by the Special Education Supervisor and the Building Principals in accordance with the

provisions of the Board's policy.