What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Classroom Aide / Education Associate Level II @ Perry Elementary School position at Perry Local Schools, Perry, OH?
- Foster positive relationships and personal connections with individual students
- Support student behavior, adaptive and academic needs in accordance with the student's schedule, IEP and learning plans
- Collect and report progress data
- Support students learning in the general education classrooms and other school environments
- Act as a liaison between school, parents and the student to ensure equal access to instruction and activities during the school day
- May include: Assist students with washing, toileting (may include lifting on and off toilet), diapering, dressing and undressing, grooming and other activities necessary for maintaining personal hygiene and neatness.
- May include: Assist with the transportation of students; position and reposition students requiring the use of medical equipment, wheelchairs, braces, and other orthopedic equipment; make minor adjustments on lifting and other equipment as necessary; assure the safe use and operation of wheelchairs, prosthetic devices and other equipment.
- May include: Assist with the loading and unloading of students on and from buses, automobiles, wheelchairs.
- May include: Toileting students with disabilities and/or providing hygiene assistance
- Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures.
- Leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working and collaborating effectively with students, staff, administrators, and parents and families
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication and organizational skills
- Passage of Para Professional Certificate within 30 days of employment
- Attain an Ohio Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce prior to beginning employment
- Passage of a BCI/FBI Background check
- Must obtain First Aide, and CPR Certification
- Ability to use technology to complete online training modules as required by District Policy and ODE Licensing
- Experience working with preschool students
- Understanding of behavior supports for preschool students
- Prior experience supporting students with disabilities, including familiarity with individualized supports and behavior management strategies.
- Knowledge of basic assistive technology and instructional tools used to support students with disabilities.
- Training or certification in areas such as CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention), First Aid/CPR, or other relevant student support practices
JobID: 2231
Position Type:
Preschool/Preschool Educational Associate
Preschool/Preschool Educational Associate
Date Posted:
7/22/2026
7/22/2026
Location:
Perry, OH (Lake Co.)
Perry, OH (Lake Co.)
Preschool Aide / Education Associate - Level II @ Perry Elementary / Preschoo
$1000 signing bonus for new employees (paid at the end of the school year)
Job Title: Preschool Associate / Education Associates Level II
Start Date: 98/14/26
Working Days: Monday-Friday
Hours of Work: 6.75 per day following the building schedule and school calendar
Compensation: Commensurate with experience per the OAPSE Local #367 negotiated agreement $16.71 -$23.47
Start Date: 98/14/26
Working Days: Monday-Friday
Hours of Work: 6.75 per day following the building schedule and school calendar
Compensation: Commensurate with experience per the OAPSE Local #367 negotiated agreement $16.71 -$23.47
Job Summary: This position for a split role, half time as a Preschool Educational Associate at Perry Preschool and half time as an Educational Associate 2 at Perry Elementary School. The successful candidate will provide student supports in a morning session at Perry Preschool before transitioning to a unit level support for K-4 age students with disabilities in the afternoon. Qualified candidates will provide direct student interaction, supervision, and behavior support in a preschool classroom. Candidates interested in working exclusively with preschool, only in the morning, should inquire as well.
Qualifications:
Minimum Required Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Application Process:
Internal Candidates: Please apply on-line via the Perry Local Schools web-site at www.perry-lake.org. See "Job Opportunities" "Internal Candidates".
External Candidates: Please apply on-line via the Perry Local Schools web-site at www.perry-lake.org. See "Job Opportunities" "External Candidates".
Selection Procedure: Satisfy all statutory provisions governing submission of all pre-employment requirements including a criminal record background check and
recommendation of prior employer(s).
Questions: Contact: Jim Chisholm at 440-259-9200 ext. 1402 chisholmj@perry-lake.org
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Date Posted: 7/22/26
(Note: The District retains the right not to fill this vacancy depending on District needs.)
Internal Candidates: Please apply on-line via the Perry Local Schools web-site at www.perry-lake.org. See "Job Opportunities" "Internal Candidates".
External Candidates: Please apply on-line via the Perry Local Schools web-site at www.perry-lake.org. See "Job Opportunities" "External Candidates".
Selection Procedure: Satisfy all statutory provisions governing submission of all pre-employment requirements including a criminal record background check and
recommendation of prior employer(s).
Questions: Contact: Jim Chisholm at 440-259-9200 ext. 1402 chisholmj@perry-lake.org
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Date Posted: 7/22/26
(Note: The District retains the right not to fill this vacancy depending on District needs.)
Salary : $17 - $23