Educational Aide at Southwest Licking Local School District

At Southwest Licking Schools, we believe in the power of positive relationships, and we are committed to fostering a thriving environment for our staff, students, and the entire community. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our unwavering focus on academics, athletics, and the arts.  If you are a passionate educator who values positive relationships and believes in the importance of academics, athletics, and the arts, we encourage you to apply for this position to become a part of our Southwest Licking Schools family.

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
• Meets mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
•  Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.  Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) or similar training may be required for some assignments.
• Physical Demands:  Duties may require providing physical assistance to students.

• Performs non-teaching support services as a collaborative member of the educational team.
• Prepares/distributes classroom materials.  Prepares program equipment for use (e.g., computers, media resources, etc.).  Keeps program areas orderly.  Cleans/maintains equipment as directed.
• Assists with classroom records (e.g. attendance, etc.).  Verifies the accuracy of data as directed.
• Provides student assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc., as directed.
• Assists assigned students.  Reinforces instructional objectives introduced by the teacher.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment.  Helps students assimilate into the school environment.  Helps implement classroom accommodations as directed by the teacher.
• Works with program staff to identify student assistance strategies most likely to be effective.
• Helps students manage the learning environment (e.g., access/proximity to activities, assistive technology, augmentative devices, mobility assistance, use of instructional/media resources, etc.).
• Encourages student accountability, active participation, cooperation, punctuality, dependability, etc.
• Attends to student concerns discreetly when assistance is requested.
• Assists students with personal care (e.g., catheterization, changing clothing, diapering, toileting, etc.) as trained by a health care professional.  Follows standard hygiene/sanitation procedures.
• Assists with non-classroom activities (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, etc.).

• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.                        · 
• Contributes to an effective working environment.  Performs all aspects of the job.
• Functions as part of a cohesive team.  Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
• Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Maintains a professional appearance.  Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Respects privacy.  Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision.  Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines. 

• Prepares and maintains accurate records.  Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Seeks clarification when directives are unclear.
• Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques.  Respects diversity.  Resolves issues tactfully.

• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct.  Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior.  Complies with administrative directives and federal/state laws when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.

• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.

• Encounters with angry, rude and/or unpleasant individuals.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noise, moving mechanical parts, odors and/or slippery/uneven surfaces.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and/or communicable diseases.
• Exposure to weather conditions and/or temperature extremes.
• Extensive standing/sitting.  Frequent balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.  Working in or near vehicular traffic.
• Performing difficult tasks that require dexterity, physical strength and stamina.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Working at heights, in confined spaces and/or under diminished lighting.