Teacher's Aide

Teacher’s Aide
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Associate Director
 

General Responsibilities
Under general supervision on the Academic team, the Teacher’s Aide performs a variety of non-teaching classroom
support and student personal care services as directed, including assisting the classroom teacher with daily classroom
activities and assisting student learning in small groups or one-on-one. The Teacher’s Aide will work as part of the
academic team on behalf of the student with regular classroom teachers and administrators to ensure that students,
especially with disabilities are educated in the least restrictive environment possible.
 

Specific Responsibilities
1. Assists the learning neighborhood teachers/coaches (a.k.a. classroom teachers) in routine classroom and school
activities, implementation of IEP services, behavior plans, student assessment, playground and lunch duty.
2. Communicate regularly, weekly at a minimum, with the assigned learning neighborhood to provide feedback
related to their assigned students.
3. Assists in the preparation of classroom materials, displays, and individual student accommodations and
modifications.
4. Assists Intervention Specialists and classroom teachers in maintaining a good learning environment, including
classroom management.
5. Participates in professional growth activities.
6. Ensures the safety of students.
7. Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
8. Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
9. Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, and intelligent
human beings.
10. Understands the legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and
democratic values.
11. Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
12. Other duties as assigned by the appropriate Grade-level Director, Intervention Specialist Coordinator, or his/her
designee.

Qualifications
1. Must hold an educational aide permit in the State of Ohio.
2. According to the “Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965,” 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. and Ohio Revised
Code 3319.074, at least one of the following criteria must also be satisfied:
– Have a designation of “ESEA qualified” on the educational aide permit; or
– Have successfully completed at least two years of coursework at an accredited institution of higher
education; or
– Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education; or
– Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated by attainment of a qualifying score on an academic
assessment specified by the Department of Education.
3. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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5. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
6. Knowledge of Federal and State laws affecting human and social services related to education.
Indicators of Effectiveness
1. Collaboration and Professional Development: Actively engages in professional collaboration with
colleagues, participating in team meetings, sharing best practices, and pursuing ongoing professional
development opportunities.
2. Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice: Upholds high standards of professional conduct, ethics,
and professionalism, demonstrating.
3. Collaboration with Support Staff: Collaborates effectively with support staff, such as instructional
coaches, school counselors, and other special education staff, to meet the diverse needs of students
and provide appropriate support.
4. Commitment to Continuous Improvement: Shows a growth mindset and actively seeks opportunities
for self-reflection, professional growth, and continuous improvement, staying updated with current
research and best practices in education.
5. Commitment to CSA-Xenia: Demonstrates a strong commitment to the core values and goals
(learning expectations) of CSA-Xenia by incorporating them into daily instructional practices,
fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, and promoting workforce skills among
students.