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JobID:

2229

Position Type:

Classified/Educational Associate Date Posted:

7/22/2026

Location:

Perry, OH (Lake Co.) Education Associate - Level II Perry Elementary School $1000 Signing Bonus for new employees (paid at the completion of the school year)

Job Title:

Education Associates Level II Start Date:

8/14/26

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:

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required Qualifications 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 Preferred Qualifications 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

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.)