Educational Aide

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Teacher Aide - Burbank Early Childhood School

Reports to: Assistant and Lead Teacher, Director of Burbank Early Childhood School

Employment Status: Classified/Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Description: Supports the assistant and lead teachers with classroom

Probationary Period: 120 work days

NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with groups of young children
• Certified training in child abuse recognition and prevention, communicable disease recognition and management, first aid and CPR

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills and excellent keyboarding skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
• Student management skills

Essential Functions:

• Attend and fully participate in all classroom functions and activities, including but not limited to indoor & outdoor exploration, field trips, and other school-wide events (such as open houses, field trips, etc.).
• Assist teachers with classroom curricular activities.
• Promote good social relationships between children.
• Ensure the safety of students.
• Be familiar with ODE and NAEYC standards, as well as the Burbank curriculum.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all information at all times, e.g., student records.
• Interact positively with staff, students, and parents.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and required in-services.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Practice the Burbank Early Childhood School philosophy.
• Establish and promote successful relationships among children and adults.
• Contribute to a high-quality classroom environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Equipment Operated:

• Copy machine
• Calculator
• Computer/printer
• Fax machine
• Telephone/cellular phone
• Postage machine
• Other office equipment as needed

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Exposure to loud noises
• Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing
• Interruption of duties by students, visitors, staff, and/or telephoning
• Frequently move and position oneself as necessary to access and operate equipment;
• Frequently move around the workspace and travel throughout the school building;
• Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push, and pull various supplies and equipment up to a maximum of 25 pounds
• Occasional interaction with unruly students

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

This 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 assigned by the incumbent''s supervisor and/or appointing authority.