About this role
Due to employee resignation. Title: AIDE (UNIVERSAL DUTY) File 501 Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor Job Objective: Provides student services consistent with the district mission and legal requirements. NOTE: Work assignments/schedules may fluctuate to address variable staffing needs. Minimum · Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment. Qualifications: · Meets mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training may be required for some assignments.
Physical Demands: Duties may require providing physical assistance to students. NOTE: Blood-borne pathogen/communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, CPR and/or first aid/injury prevention training may be required as a condition of employment. Some positions require specialized skills using communication boards, sign language, finger spelling, etc. Essential 1. Arrives prepared to start working on time. Follows established sign in/out procedures. Functions: Complies with program and/or building work hours/schedules.
• Receives directions from the assigned supervisor. Performs non-teaching program support services that facilitate the timely attainment of district objectives.
• Learns the proper procedure for operating equipment associated with assigned duties.
• Consults with the assigned supervisor to receive support and address concerns.
• Communicates rules to students (i.e., expectations and consequences).
• Keeps school personnel informed about student behavior concerns.
• Attends to student concerns discreetly when assistance is requested.
• Works with staff to identify student assistance strategies most likely to be effective.
The following are representative of possible job assignments: Computer Lab: Consults with teachers to ensure students use appropriate software for assigned tasks. Helps staff/students use program resources effectively. Helps resolve equipment problems. Copy Services: Performs imaging/printing services. Scans documents for errors. Controls costs and reduces waste through careful planning. Checks finished copies for printing flaws. Hall Monitor: Maintains a safe/orderly school environment. Prohibits loitering. Verifies individuals have permission to be in the building during class periods/public events. Health Clinic: Collects/maintains student health records (e.g., immunization status, medical histories, etc.). Processes parent consent forms. Monitors security of stored medicine. Assists with health screening. Administers student medications under the supervision of the school nurse. Instructional (Early Education, Preschool, Special Education, etc.): Provides student assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc., as directed. Library/Media: Helps teachers/students use media center resources effectively. Keeps books, periodicals and other materials properly shelved. Processes loans/returns. Noon time: (Cafeteria) Maintains visibility and monitors students during lunch periods. Takes appropriate action to resolve student concerns in a timely manner. (Recess) Patrols recreation areas. Supports opportunities for social interactions among students. Initiates action to protect students during adverse weather.
AIDE (UNIVERSAL DUTY) Page 2 of 2 Office: Greets/assists office visitors. Answers/directs phone calls. Types documents. Duplicates/collates materials. Sorts/distributes mail. Prepares photocopies. Organizes/stores supplies. Locates students as requested. Processes homework requests for absent students. Student Care/Assistance or One-on-One: Works with program staff to identify student assistance strategies most likely to be effective. Assists students with personal care as trained by a health care professional. Follows standard hygiene/sanitation procedures. Study Hall, Detention, or In-School Restriction: Supervises student arrivals. Assigns seats. Records attendance. Checks to ensure students are working on classroom assignments. Transportation/Bus Monitor: Assists with passenger loading/unloading. Keeps the bus driver and school personnel informed about behavior concerns.
• Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Contributes to an effective working environment. Performs all aspects of the job.
• Functions as part of a cohesive team. Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
• Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual. Maintains a professional appearance.
• Respects privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Seeks clarification when directives are unclear.
• Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity. Resolves issues tactfully.
• Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.
• Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety. Helps supervisors manage risks.
• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct. Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with administrative directives and federal/state laws when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.
Working Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must comply with applicable workplace safety Conditions: regulations, health laws and district protocols, if duties involve any the following situations:
• Encounters with angry, rude and/or unpleasant individuals.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noise, moving mechanical parts, odors and/or slippery/uneven surfaces.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and/or communicable diseases.
• Exposure to weather conditions and/or temperature extremes.
• Extensive standing/sitting. Frequent balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Working in proximity to vehicular traffic.
• Performing difficult tasks that require dexterity, physical strength and stamina.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Working at heights, in confined spaces and/or under diminished lighting.
The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District is an equal opportunity employer. This document identifies typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible work duties. Employee performance is evaluated according to board policy, administrative procedures and current contractual agreements. Staff member shall serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings in order to help instill in students the belief and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.