Welcome to Education Alternatives! Education Alternatives (EA) is looking for an energetic and passionate Educational Aide to join its Bedford education team. EA is a leading provider of special education services in Northeast Ohio. EA focuses on providing behavioral and education programming for students with special learning and emotional needs. EA has 8 locations serving over 400 special education students. This position would start in August of this year when school starts. This position is responsible for working with students. The Educational Aide assists students with behavior management, daily living activities, and social skills. Summary Assisting the teacher/coordinator to achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve skill levels as designated on lEP's. Assisting the multi handicapped child with personal health care and behavioral needs within the educational setting as determined by the child's IEP. Job Responsibilities Works with students individually and in small groups as directed by teacher. Takes charge of classroom for short period of time when teacher is called out of classroom. Checks notebooks, corrects papers, supervises testing and make-up work, collects data for IEP, etc. as assigned by teacher. Assists with supervision of children at recess, restroom breaks, lunch, community training and mainstream classes as needed. Prepares materials for class projects, assists in maintaining bulletin boards, duplicates materials for class, and compiles and maintains inventory records. Operates and cares for equipment used in classroom for instructional purposes. Serves as chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assisted in the absence of the regular teacher. Maintain confidentiality of all client information and records Comply with all agency policies and procedures including CARF Becomes an integral part of the team by participating in meetings about the student, providing insight and information regarding student and implementing team decisions. Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible members of the school community. Seeks to improve personal and organizational performance by measuring and monitoring outcomes. Other duties as assigned. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent required Valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit (or ability to obtain) preferred Experience working with children, particularly students with disabilities or behavioral needs, preferred Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Retirement package with company matching
- Monday through Friday work schedule Apply today!
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person