In coordination with Newcomerstown Exempted Village Schools, East Central Ohio ESC is seeking a qualified individual to join the team as a One-on-One Aide.  This position will work directly with the student to assist with classroom support at Buckeye Career Center.

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of performance expectations, but are not considered all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned as necessary:

• Works with the individual students according to the teacher’s instructions
• Helps student learn appropriate skills based on developmental level
• Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance
• Supports an inclusive educational environment and helps the student participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed
• May be required to assist students with mobility needs and/or assistive or augmentative devices
• Supervises non-classroom activities as directed (i.e., arrival/departure, lunch, field trips)
• Works with teacher to address behavior problems; assists with intervention and/or intervention plans as needed
• Follows standard safety procedures, sanitation processes and personal hygiene rules
• Performs clerical work related to classroom activities and prepares classroom equipment for use
• Participates in staff meetings, parent/teacher meetings and other conferences as needed

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High school diploma
• Valid Ohio license or permit appropriate for the assignment
• ESEA qualification may be required
• Record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment
• Previous experience working with school age children preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Performs work activities with limited supervision
• Proactively addresses student behavior; reacts to interruptions and changing classroom conditions effectively
• Uses verbal and nonverbal skills to communicate with staff and students
• Completes paperwork accurately and verifies information is correct
• Exercises self-control when dealing with difficult situations and individuals; must have strong diplomacy skills
• Ability to assist students with disabilities (i.e., mobility issues, transferring, positioning, etc.)
• May be required to successfully complete training in communicable disease, child abuse & neglect, CPR, first aide, and/or behavioral management

Additional Details:

• Approximately 30 hours per week
• Salary based on experience and the approved salary schedule
• Interested candidates should email a resume and letter of interest to Nanette McFadden at nanette.mcfadden@ecoesc.org