KHS Educational Aide - 6.5 Hours

General Responsibilities:  Assist teachers in the instruction and supervision of students with disabilities, including those with physical, cognitive, emotional, and/or behavioral needs  

Performance Responsibilities:  

• Maintain confidentiality at work and outside of work

• Continually work toward/support student(s) developing independence

• Assist and supervise arrival and departure of student(s) as directed by the intervention specialist

• Assist and supervise student(s) in any instructional setting, including but not limited to:  general education classroom, resource classroom, lunchroom, playground, restroom, physical education activities, field trips, hallways

• Assist with instruction of student(s) as directed by the intervention specialist using appropriate methods and materials

• Assist in the preparation and/or organization of instructional materials and lessons as directed by the intervention specialist

• When needed, assist student(s) with assignments, tests, homework and record keeping as directed by the intervention specialist

• Assist with collection of data with proper training

• Review and become familiar with students' IEP when applicable

• Assist with student(s) personal hygiene needs, health needs, and/or non-medical procedures as directed by the Director of Special Education and/or building administrator, with appropriate training

• Position and/or perform one-person lift of student weighing up to 60 lbs. when needed with appropriate training

• Position and/or perform lifting of student(s) with a mechanical lift apparatus with appropriate training

• Be willing to learn and utilize different modalities of communication with student(s)

• Respond and interact with student(s) and adults in a positive, thoughtful, and appropriate manner

• Set a professional image for Kenston Local Schools through the use of interpersonal skills.  These skills include, but are not limited to:  courteous manners, proper work attire, a positive attitude, and cooperative demeanor

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and/or the building administrator that may be necessary for the education of students

• Student assignment may change at any time during the school year.

• The building assignment may change at any time during the school year, and/or annually.

Kenston Local School District is a regular school district located in Geauga County with 4 schools, 161 teachers and 2,492 students. Total Revenue is $47,645,000 and is trending flat. Kenston Local School District spends $16,656 per student per year on instruction.