A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Special Education Teacher Aide•MD / Cross Category Classroom
Massillon City Schools
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Job Details
Job ID:
5899552
Application Deadline:
Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
MASSILLON CITY SCHOOLS
EXTERNAL
JOB POSTING
"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer"
Position:
Special Education Aide•MD / Cross Category Classroom
Classification:
Classified
Building:
Massillon West Elementary School
Hours:
Monday•Friday (8:30 am•4:00 pm; 7 hours paid, ½ hour unpaid lunch) hours may vary
Hourly Rate:
$15.94/HR 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
The job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.