Elementary School Aide
About the Employer
Intensive Needs Aide - Richfield Elementary School
Job Title
Intensive Needs Aide (for context)
Job Description
Revere Local School District is looking to fill a vacancy position for an Intensive Needs Aide at Richfield Elementary School.
Position Details
1 Position
5.75 hours per day, Monday-Friday
Starting Hourly Rate: $19.96
Reports To: Principal and/or Assigned Teacher
Job Objective
Perform a variety of classroom support and student personal care services as directed under the supervision of an assigned teacher.
Essential Functions
The following are typical work responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.
Provide Support to Academic Program and Instructional Activities
Under the guidance of the assigned teacher, provide support to the academic program and instructional activities that enables students with disabilities to participate in the educational program and set fully.
Work with Small Groups and/or Individual Students
Acquire basic proficiency in skills that support student needs (e.g., sign language, fingerspelling, etc.).
Help Students with Remedial and/or Enrichment Activities
Help students with remedial and/or enrichment activities.
Reinforce Instructional Objectives
Reinforce instructional objectives introduced by the teacher.
Perform Clerical Work
Prepare and distribute classroom materials. Maintain records as directed.
Keep Program Areas Orderly
Help keep program areas orderly (e.g., stores equipment, shelves books, cleans spills, etc.). Sanitize equipment as directed.
Utilize Safe Work Practices
Utilize safe work practices for self and others.
Uphold Board Policies
Uphold board policies and follow administrative guidelines and procedures.
Assist in Student Supervision
Assist in the supervision of students throughout the day including lunch, arrival/departure, rest periods, electives, field trips, etc.
Facilitate Community Participation
Help facilitate community participation in activities that enhance student learning.
Respond to Student Requests
Prepare for the support of the student by becoming familiar with materials for the day in advance. Prepare classroom equipment for use (technology).
Promote Student Independence
Promote student independence, providing fading support when directed.
Implement Prescribed Behavior Plans
Implement prescribed behavior plans and provide specific accommodations.
Position Students
Position students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line-of-sight, proximity to equipment, the height of work surfaces, etc.).
Follow Prescribed Medical Plans
Follow prescribed medical plans and/or assist students with personal hygiene care (e.g., toileting, tube feeding, catheterization, etc.) as trained by a licensed healthcare professional.
Feed Students
Feed students.
Comply with Personal Hygiene Rules
Comply with personal hygiene rules and standard sanitation procedures.
Participate in Training
Participate (and pass requirements where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to: vehicle safety, first aid, CPR, crisis intervention, blood-borne pathogens, and others deemed appropriate for the position.
Use Physical Holds
Must have physical ability to use physical holds (after appropriate/certified training completed) and utilize with youth ages 5-18 for crisis intervention.
Render Basic First Aid
Render basic first aid and assists with the self-administration of medications when a school nurse is not available.
Participate in Staff Development
Participate in staff development activities, parent conferences, team meetings, and staff meetings as scheduled or assigned.
Maintain Records
Maintain complete and accurate records. Submit required paperwork on time.
Maintain Confidentiality
Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information.
Take Precautions to Ensure Safety
Take precautions to ensure safety. Watch for conduct and situations that may indicate a problem.
Work with Supervisors
Work with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
Utilize Restraint and Control Techniques
Utilize restraint and control techniques only as directed and trained.
Uphold Student Conduct Code
Maintain high expectations for behavior and performance. Provide appropriate student supervision as directed.
Report Suspected Child Abuse
Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to supervisor and/or civil authorities as required by law.
Work with Classroom Teacher
Work with the classroom teacher to address persistent behavior problems.
Ride Bus
Ride the bus to monitor student behavior and/or physical well-being implementing behavior plans and seizure action plans, as necessary.
Ability to Work with Culturally Diverse Population
Ability to work respectfully with a culturally diverse population of students.
Perform Other Job-Related Duties
Perform other specific job-related duties as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements are used to establish clear and appropriate eligibility standards for a specific position.
High School Diploma, College Education, or Degree
An acceptable score on a pre-employment skill test may be required.
Licensure through the State Board of Education (Aide Permit)
Maintain a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
Participate in Required Training
Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to: vehicle safety, first aid, CPR, crisis intervention, blood-borne pathogens, and others deemed appropriate for the position.
Comply with Drug-Free Workplace Rules
Comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
Embody High Ethical Standards
Embody high ethical standards and integrity. Accept responsibility for decisions and conduct.
Adhere to Educational Service Center (ESC) Policies
Adhere to educational service center (esc) governing board policies/administrative guidelines/staff handbook, policies of an assigned worksite, and to the licensure code of professional conduct for Ohio educators.
Secure and Maintain Licensures Required
Secure and maintain appropriate licensures required.
Promote Proper Use of Educational Service Center Property
Promote the proper use, care, and security of educational service center (esc) property.
Report Misconduct
Report misconduct, vandalism, equipment malfunctions, and other concerns.
Advance Professional Image
Advance the professional image of the service center and affiliated school districts.
Establish Professional Relationships
Establish professional relationships with coworkers and function as a part of a cohesive team.
Commit to Workplace Innovations
Commitment to keep current with workplace innovations that enhance personal productivity.
Exhibit Critical Thinking Skills
Exhibit consistent, impartial, and resourceful critical-thinking skills.
Proficient in Office Protocols
Proficient in office protocols, data entry, spelling, proofreading, and the correct use of grammar.
Demonstrate Dependability/Flexibility
Demonstrate dependability/flexibility and react productively to interruptions/emerging priorities.
Give Thorough Attention to Detail
Give thorough attention to detail and effective customer service.
Maintain Acceptable Attendance Record
Maintain an acceptable attendance record and be punctual.
Participate in Staff Development Activities
Participate (and pass requirements where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to: vehicle safety, first aid, CPR, crisis intervention, blood-borne pathogens, and others deemed appropriate for the position.
Maintain Confidentiality of Information Relating to Students
Maintain confidentiality of information relating to students.
Perform Other Specific Job-Related Duties
Perform other specific job-related duties as required.
Ability Requirements
The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Ability to Keep Work Skills Updated
Ability to keep work skills updated.
Ability to Accept New Responsibilities/Assignments
Ability to accept new responsibilities/assignments.
Ability to Use Technology
Ability to use technology.
Ability to Hear and See Accurately
Ability to hear and see accurately, speak, write, and be understood.
Ability to Interact Comfortably with the Public
Ability to interact comfortably and confidently with the public. Congenial telephone etiquette.
Ability to Work Efficiently with Limited Supervision
Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision and prioritize deadlines.
Ability to Follow Complex Instructions
Ability to follow complex instructions and recognize/correct errors independently.
Working Conditions
Promote safety, exercise caution, and comply with safety regulations and service center policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions.
Risk of Exposure to Blood-Borne Pathogens
Risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and/or communicable diseases.
Risk of Exposure to Air-Borne Particulates
Risk of exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors.
Exposure to Wet or Slippery Surfaces
Exposure to wet or slippery surfaces.
Exposure to Adverse Weather Conditions and Temperature Extremes
Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
Balancing, Bending, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, and Standing
Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
Lifting, Carrying, and Moving Work-Related Supplies/Equipment
Must have the ability to occasionally move up to 50 lbs. Must have physical ability to use physical holds and utilize with youth ages 5-18.
Operate and/or Ride Bus
Operate and/or ride bus to monitor student behavior and/or physical well-being implementing behavior plans and seizure action plans, as necessary.
Ability to Work with Culturally Diverse Population
Ability to work respectfully with a culturally diverse population of students.
Perform Other Job-Related Duties
Perform other specific job-related duties as directed.
This Document is Subject to Change
This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events. The employee is expected to follow all policies and procedures in accordance with the agency and district assignment or department.