• Ensure safety of students;

• Provide support during classroom instruction and independent living activities;

• Willingness to learn a variety of entry level job skills in collaboration with community business partners;

• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills;

• Maintain regular communication with the teacher, students, co-workers and business partners;

• Instruct and assess student learning of job skills in the work environment at a ratio of no more than 1:5;

• Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty and integrity in all matters;

• Utilize a weekly Job Skill Assessment Report to assess student learning;

• Engage in problem-solving concerns with and for student progress while meeting the expectations of job site management;

• Provide supervision of students as assigned;

• Be a positive role model and advocate in all settings;

• Develop effective relationships with staff and the community by collaborating to provide services efficiently, communicating clearly, and providing effective service;

• Arrive on time to work each regular work day;

• Be in attendance every regular school day, excluding long-term illnesses, maternity/ paternity leaves, and other unique circumstances;

• Maintain confidentiality of student and other information;

• Maintain appropriate grooming and business casual attire;

• Be willing and able to devote the time and effort necessary to do the job effectively;

• Possess an understanding of how to support learning for teens and young adults with a variety of disabilities;

• Responsible for developing and providing accommodations in the workplace;

• Assisting with the learning of independent living skills;

• Promote positive work habits in students;

• Project a positive image of the Preble County ESC

QUALIFICATIONS (not all encompassing):

• High school diploma;

• Appropriate educational aide licensure through the Ohio Department of Education;

• Willingness and ability to work with students and as a team member;

• Experience working with students in a vocational setting preferred;

• Valid driver’s license;

• Documented evidence of acceptable criminal record as required by Ohio law and Board Policy;

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Governing Board may find appropriate.

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