Student Aide

Candidate must be local to Columbus, Ohio for consideration.

MUST HAVE:

• Valid Driver's License.

• Vehicle or Reliable Transportation.

• ASL - American Sign Language (OSD Only)

• Ability to work onsite weekdays, after school, evenings, and on call hours (including Professional Development Training or Continuing Education Training when school is closed)

• Ability to lift 30-100 pounds.

• Ability to ergonomically perform navigational task with student (push, pull, lift).

• Ability to clear federal background check and drug screens.

Essential Functions:

• Assisting PreK-12 blind/deaf children and teachers in executing programs focused on academics, vocational,

independent living, transitional and social growth.

• Redirecting students when difficulties arise.

• Supervising students in classroom cafeteria, hallways, playground, restroom.

• Assisting students on/off transportation vehicles.

• Escorting students to different areas of the school.

• Assisting in emergency situations.

• Assisting students with emotional, physical and personal needs.

• Remaining with assigned student the entire time they are on campus until hand off to/from transportation or dorm aide each day/evening.

• Assisting in other day to day general tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years as a Home Healthcare Aide or Classroom Student Aide experience.

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or Special Education preferred.

• Experience working with autistic or MD children preferred.

• Ability to lift 30-100 pounds.

• Ability to ergonomically perform navigational task with student (push, pull, lift).

• CPI Certification Preferred.

• CPR Certification Preferred.

• ASL American Sign Language skills - or the desire to learn ASL

• Educational Aide Permit- (preferred).