What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anticipated School Age Instructional Aide position at Lawrence County Developmental Disabilities?
Lawrence County Developmental Disabilities (LCDD) is a county government agency serving children and adults who are at risk for or have a diagnosed developmental disability. We promote advocacy, inclusion and personal growth. Are you ready to promote positive social change?
Our agency qualifies for the public service student loan forgiveness! We have a multitude of employee benefits including but not limited to: sick leave, personal days, and 8 paid holidays! Many health benefits, including retirement match of 14%!
We are seeking candidates with a High School Degree or Equivalent; must earn and possess an Educational Aide permit issued by the Ohio Department of Education; have valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; meet acceptable background checks.
Training is provided! Work Monday thru Friday 8:00 to 3:00 - 190 days per year. Summers OFF! Starting pay is $16.76 per hour and may increase with experience.
Requires Knowledge of: child development and education; Ability to: carry out instructions; interact with and effectively communicate with children with developmental disabilities and their families; adapt effectively to a changing work environment; develop, maintain and exhibit a professional demeanor; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Assists in the training and education of individuals in the areas of social development, self-help skills, leisure activities, vocational skills, and academics relevant to the individual or Individual Educational Plan and extra-curricular activities.
- Develops materials for students to use during training and education activities.
- Assists the instructor in maintaining discipline in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria and playground in accordance with Board policies and regulations.
- Works with individual students as assigned by classroom instructor and performs duties as directed by the instructor or assigned by the Principal.
- Assists students in outside day programming activities such as bowling, swimming, outings and other activities.
- Performs assigned delegated nursing tasks including feeding, changing and administering medications.
- Assists students with mobility, physical and clothing needs, and in positioning, feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Assists students when getting on and off transportation vehicles. Observes all safety and health rules, procedures and universal precautions. Observes all safety and health rules, procedures and universal precautions.
- Assists the instructor in maintaining training and attendance records, and recording data for use with IEP.
- May be required to collect and record individual’s money while they are at school.
visit our website: www.lawrencedd.org
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 7-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.76 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17