Sycamore Community Schools is seeking an individual to fill the role of SUBSTITUTE Educational Assistant. The starting pay for this position is $18.51 / hr. After completion of 60 days of employment, finge benefits including medical and dental insurance are included. See below for additional information.
The basic role of the Educational Assistant is to support the needs of students with disabilities. The Educational Assistant will assist with the implementation of teacher-planned lessons and instruction, support individual student needs, provide behavioral and / or social support, supervise students, and perform some clerical, recordkeeping and general duties as assigned.
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Valid Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education, ESEA Credential preferred.
• At least one to three years of experience working with students of various ages and backgrounds.

• Supervises students in an orderly, consistent manner in their designated activity.
• Assists teachers in gathering, assimilating and copying materials needed for their classroom.
• Supervises cafeteria and playground during lunch and other times.
• Assists on class field trips.
• Implements plans created by a teacher or supervisor under the supervision of such a person.
• Monitors and provides assistance to students during classroom activities.
• Supports students using instructional modifications for lessons prepared by the teacher.
• Assists the class teacher with scoring of student work and data collection /charting.
• Checks for work completions and monitors data.
• Reinforces skills taught previously.
• Communicates with student team members about a student’s program.
• Attends and/or contributes to collaborative student team meetings to receive information about a student’s progress or program as appropriate.
• Prepares instructional materials, including student modifications.
• Assists with individualized student plans in community learning settings.
• Carries out instructional plans for individual students.
• Assists with personal care, including feeding, toileting and hygiene support.
• Assists students with unique motor or mobility needs.
• Assists students with unique sensory needs.
• Lifts and performs delegated medical needs.
• Implements behavioral management plans developed by the teacher/team.
• Communicates with team members about a student’s program and behaviors.
• Observes, records and charts student’s behavioral responses.
• Facilitates peer interactions.
• Monitors student(s) at school sponsored educational activities.
• Performs clerical and general duties.
• Assists teacher(s) with implementation of student(s) Individualized Education Plan (IEP) as directed.
  Other duties as assigned.