Paraprofessional/Educational Aide

Monroeville Local Schools - Educational Aide
(2 positions)
Posted: May 12, 2023

Job Summary
In this position, the aide will help assist and give support for the effective and efficient operation of the classroom and the teacher in the learning-teaching process, as well as other administrative duties as assigned by administration.

Teaching Assistant Duties and Responsibilities
● 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 classroom management and encouraging positive behavior; follow and enforce school rules

● Able to communicate and discuss assigned duties with teachers and effectively coordinate instructional efforts

● Organize and prepare materials such as lesson materials, bulletin boards, exhibits, equipment, etc.

● Oversee students in classrooms, other areas on campus (ie. study hall, lunch room, bus, etc.), and field trips

● Observe and record student performance as requested to assess progress in classroom assessments

● Assist with first aid service for students

● Perform clerical work such as typing, filing, and copying materials; organize classroom and materials
● Covering classrooms or other positions (secretary, etc.) in a short-term manner when needed

Other Duties and Responsibilities/Working Conditions
● Serve as a positive role model for all students on and off of the Monroeville Schools grounds

● Monitor lunch room, playground, study hall, special needs bus riders, etc

● Assist the teacher in planning and implementing activities with children

● Establish and maintain effective, working relationships with children, parents, and staff
● Bus aide for the special needs bus route each day or as directed by admin

● Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

● Management of student behavior, frequently unruly students which could include hitting, kicking, biting, spitting, pinching, eloping, etc.

● Need to lift items weighing 30 lbs or less (books, classroom items)

● Ability to move freely about one of our buildings or travel to a neighboring building; climb stairs repeatedly throughout the day; be on your feet for a long period of time during the school day

● Ability to work remotely with students under the teachers direction (Zoom/Google Meets, Google Docs, virtual platforms, etc)

Teaching Assistant Requirements and Qualifications
● Valid driver’s license

● High school diploma or equivalent

● Educational Aide and Student Monitor Permit - State of Ohio Certification, or ability to obtain before beginning employment

● Successful passage of the paraprofessional examination, or ability to do so

● 18 years of age or older

● High moral character and good attendance record

● BCI/FBI background check

Reports to: Jennifer Meyer, Director of Student Services
101 West Street
Monroeville, OH 44857

To Apply: Please send completed application for employment (available at www.monroevilleschools.org), copy of current Educational Aide permit (if available), paraprofessional exam score (if available), and application materials to: jobs@monroevilleschools.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $11.72 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• High school
• Kindergarten
• Middle school
• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Public school

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12