Special Education Pre-School Teacher Aide (Part-Time)

Special Education Pre-School Teacher Aide (Part-Time) Massillon City Schools

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Job ID:

5780560

Application Deadline:

Jun 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 17, 2026 Job Description

Position:

Pre-School Special Education Teacher Aide (Part Time)

Classification:

Classified

Building:

West Elementary

Hours:

Monday•Thursday (8:20 am•3:50 pm; 7 hours paid, ½ hour unpaid lunch); hours may vary

Salary:

Per negotiated agreement

Effective Date:

Immediate Opening Reports to: Director of Student Services, Building Principal/Designee

Deadline:

Until Filled

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

Take students off bus in the morning and bring them to the classroom Help in preparing for school: book bags, lunches, coats, folders, etc. Fill out attendance Assist students to classes individually, or as a class Accompany students to their individual classes; music, art, gym, computer and swimming Keep students on task and in their seat during classroom instruction and continue lesson as planned if teacher is called out of the room Assist students in learning centers and provide positive instructions and directions during individual seat work Supervise students during activity periods Assist students to the restroom individually, help with clothing, washing hands, changing diapers, personal hygiene Lifting student to assist when necessary including lifting for toileting needs Accompany students to lunchroom, assist with eating when necessary Monitor students during time after lunch if needed Discipline throughout the day, in and outside of the classroom by using a positive but firm correction of behavior and use reinforcement to encourage improvement Encourage independence throughout daily activities with each student to their own individual ability Respect confidentiality of personal information Any additional duties that may be assigned by teacher and principal/designee

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings By example, instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values Chaperone field trips Make school related telephone calls for teacher Administer first aide to children as necessary Perform correspondence, including reports and such other correspondence as may be required Supervise general housekeeping duties Respond to routine questions and request in an appropriate manner Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, office staff, Principal/designee, or Director of Student Services

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)•proof required Must hold a valid Ohio Teacher's aide Certificate Must have ESEA qualified designation (State Parapro Assessment) or two years of higher education; associate's degree or higher Previous experience with handicapped students preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Respect confidentiality of personal information and classroom behavior of students with anyone outside relevant professional staff and the classroom Be aware of classroom procedures regarding token reinforcement system Be aware of classroom procedures regarding positive verbals Be aware of classroom procedures regarding guidance without giving answers Be aware of classroom procedures regarding communication with parents

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue Operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to school on all scheduled workdays, except calamity days Interaction among unruly children Requirement to travel Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel and stoop Occasional carrying/lifting paper and other classroom supplies up to a maximum of 50 pounds

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$15.94 Per Hour Job Requirements