Lawrence County Developmental Disabilities (LCDD) is a county government agency serving children and adults who are at risk for or have a diagnosed developmental disability. We promote advocacy, inclusion and personal growth. Are you ready to promote positive social change? Our agency qualifies for the public service student loan forgiveness ! We have a multitude of employee benefits including but not limited to: sick leave, personal days, and 8 paid holidays! Many health benefits, including retirement match of 14%! We are seeking candidates with a High School Degree or Equivalent ; must earn and possess an Educational Aide permit issued by the Ohio Department of Education; have valid driver's license with acceptable driving record; meet acceptable background checks. Training is provided! Work Monday thru Friday 8:00 to 3:00 - 190 days per year. Summers OFF! Starting pay is $16.76 per hour and may increase with experience.

Requires Knowledge of:

child development and education; Ability to: carry out instructions; interact with and effectively communicate with children with developmental disabilities and their families; adapt effectively to a changing work environment; develop, maintain and exhibit a professional demeanor; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE

Assists in the training and education of individuals in the areas of social development, self-help skills, leisure activities, vocational skills, and academics relevant to the individual or Individual Educational Plan and extra-curricular activities. Develops materials for students to use during training and education activities. Assists the instructor in maintaining discipline in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria and playground in accordance with Board policies and regulations. Works with individual students as assigned by classroom instructor and performs duties as directed by the instructor or assigned by the Principal. Assists students in outside day programming activities such as bowling, swimming, outings and other activities. Performs assigned delegated nursing tasks including feeding, changing and administering medications. Assists students with mobility, physical and clothing needs, and in positioning, feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene. Assists students when getting on and off transportation vehicles. Observes all safety and health rules, procedures and universal precautions. Observes all safety and health rules, procedures and universal precautions. Assists the instructor in maintaining training and attendance records, and recording data for use with IEP. May be required to collect and record individual's money while they are at school.

visit our website:

www.lawrencedd.org

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

7-hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

One location

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $16.76 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person