Hybrid 7 Hour Educational Aide - Gurney Elementary - Specialized Student Support at Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools

Hall Monitor: Maintains a safe/orderly school environment. Prohibits loitering. Verifies individuals have permission to be in the building during class periods/public events. 

Health Clinic: Collects/maintains student health records (e.g., immunization status, medical histories, etc.). Processes parent consent forms, Monitors security of stored medicine. Assists with health screening. Administers student medications under the supervision of the school nurse. 

Office: Greets/assists office visitors. Answers/directs phone calls. Types documents. Duplicates/collates materials. Sorts/distributes mail. Prepares photocopies. Organizes/stores supplies. Locates students as requested. Processes homework requests for absent students. 

Playground/Recess: Provides general supervision of students. Patrols recreation areas, Supports opportunities for social interactions among students. Initiates action to protect students during adverse weather. 

Study Hall, Detention, or In-School Restriction: Supervises student arrivals. Assigns seats. Records attendance. Checks to ensure students are working on classroom assignments. 

Preschool Classroom Support: Provides student assistance with daily living activities as necessary. Implements student behavior plans and assists with data collection and reporting as needed. Provides instructional support which may include discrete trial training, redirection and reinforcement of instruction, etc. 

Student Specific Support: Provides student assistance with daily living activities including toileting as necessary. Implements student behavior plans and assists with data collection and reporting as needed. Facilitates student involvement in the general education classroom. Provides instructional support including accommodations and modifications as directed. 

Transportation/Bus Monitor: Assists with passenger loading/unloading. Keeps the bus driver and school personnel informed about behavior concerns. Monitors and assists students under the guidance of the bus/van driver. Operates the ramp or wheelchair lift as needed. Ensures passengers are seated and mobility equipment is secured before the vehicle moves. Communicates rules to students (i,e., behavioral expectations and non-compliance consequences). Provides assistance as needed when aware of passengers with medical/health considerations. Learns proper procedures to assist students during emergency bus evacuations, Prepares paperwork as directed to ensure all required data is tracked and accurately recorded. 

2. Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality results. Performs all aspects of the job. 

• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team. 

• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position. 

• Respects privacy. Ensures the veracity and security of confidential information, sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established work schedules. 

3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource. 

· Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district. 

• Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to an appropriate administrator. 

• Supports equality, diversity, and inclusion. Uses tact and diplomacy to resolve differences fairly. 

4. Pursues opportunities to enhance job knowledge and skill proficiency, 

· Keeps current with standards and practices associated with work duties. 

· Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively. 

5. Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures. 

• Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks. 

· Protects district property, Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies. 

· Takes action to address harassment or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, or suspected child abuse/neglect. 

6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed. 

• Helps implement district strategies to advance organizational goals. 

Performance Evaluation: Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual agreements, and district administrative procedures.

Working Conditions: 

The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation), or any other legally protected category. 

The district maintains a drug and alcohol-free work environment to prevent the adverse impact of substance abuse on employee performance and, to protect the rights of co-workers and the public. 

Safety is essential to job performance. All employees are required to comply with workplace health/safety regulations and district policies when duties entail any of the following situations: 

Encounters with aggressive, angry, rude, or unpleasant individuals. Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, loud noises, moving mechanical parts, odors, slippery/uneven surfaces, etc. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens or contagious diseases. Exposure to severe weather conditions or temperature extremes. Movements that require balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching. Operating or riding in a vehicle. Working in or near vehicular traffic. Performing tasks that require complex sequencing, dexterity, strength, stamina, etc. Traveling to meetings and work assignments. Working at heights, in confined spaces, or under diminished/variable lighting. 

This job description document does not establish a contract or alter board-authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates, and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities. 

Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service adjustments, regulatory compliance, technological innovations, and unforeseen events.