Teachers Aide

New London Local Schools is currently accepting applications for the posiiton of teacher's aide. Multiple positions currently available. Initial placement may include intense needs preschool, general preschool, and general student support.

Qualifications:

• Ohio Educational Aide as defined in Section 3319.088 of the revised code

• Ability to assist and/or supervise students

• Meets all mandated health requirements

• Documentation of a clear criminal record

• Experience working with children, especially those with a disability, preferably in a school setting.

• Associates degree or equivalent in early childhood education or related field (per requirements of ESEA) or meet Paraprofessional requirements through the State Assessment (per NLCB of 2002)

Responsibilities & Specific Duties:

• With collaboration of instructor(s), monitor and/or implement instructional activities in groups or 1:1 situations using appropriate motivational and reinforcement techniques.

• Aid students with tasks given to them, reading to students and/or conduct activities to assist with remediation.

• Assist students with moving about the classroom and building

• Assist with first aid service for students

• Assist teacher with checking of individual skills of students

• Assist with the implementation of student IEPs, including related services as required

• Knowledge of and ability with training to use appropriate techniques involving physical crisis intervention

• Makes recommendations for instructional program improvements

• Assists students with organizational and study skills

• Reinforces goals and objectives of the students' IEP

• Use appropriate behavior management, motivational, and reinforcement techniques with students that are consistent with the classroom's behavior management & expectations

• Supports in the collection of data, maintenance of charts, and assists with informal assessments and write anecdotal records as requested by the instructor

• May participate in or attend appropriate team meetings as necessary

• Provide ongoing feedback regarding changes in students performance

• Assist in care and organization of instructional materials and equipment

• Participate in student arrival and dismissal procedures including bus loading/unloading as necessary.

• Reports any known and/or suspected abuse under ORC 2151.421

• Supervises and/or assists with the supervision of students (for example: emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, bus dismissal, cafeteria duty, study hall, restrooms, parking lot duty)

• Promote good social relationships between students

• Responds to students in a hind, fair, and interested manner

• Explains school rules to students

• Aids students with getting in and out of wearing apparel and footwear

• Ability to work remotely with students under the teacher's direction (Zoom/Google Meets, Google Docs, virtual platforms, etc).

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned within the general scope of the job description by the building principal and Director of Student Services

Essential Elements:

• Ability to interact with students and families in a manner that demonstrates respect and concern

• Knowledge of child development

• Ability to work with students of different ages, mental and physical abilities

• Commitment to the improvement of educational programs

• Possess some working knowledge of any or all office equipment

• Willingness to participate in professional development activities as assigned

• Maintains respect at all times for confidential information

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Sufficient ambulatory ability to travel to/from room to room to interact with staff, as well as remain in a fixed location for a period of time.

• Sufficient ability to hear the conversational voices with or without the aid of a hearing device

• Sufficient ability to see with or without corrective lenses

• Sufficient ability to speak and be understood in normal circumstances

• Sufficient use of arms, hands, legs, and feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job.

• Suited for situations that require the ability to plan ahead, yet remain flexible enough to adapt to new situations or react to emergencies

• Suited for situations that require the ability to interact to and interact well with other people, but also the ability to work alone

• Physical ability to perform student transfer techniques and operate student equipment for PreK through high school age students.

• May be required to handle bodily fluids containing blood and may be exposed to blood borne pathogens (exercises proper precautions and safety strategies).

• May be have potential exposure to unruly students and/or adults

• Possible need to lift items weighing 30 lbs. or less (books, classroom items)

Additional Responsibilities for Cross-Categorical and One to One Aide:

• Meet all responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements found within the general paraprofessional job description

• May feed, dress, and perform other personal care routines for students, as needed.

• Simple checking of homework and tests using teacher-made key

• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of the students, their needs, interests, or by the teacher

• Maintain discipline and where appropriate, make discipline referrals to the administration

• Administer first aid and or medication in accordance with established procedures and policies

New London Local Schools is an equal opportunity employer.