Salary: $17.90 Hourly
Location : 739 College Ave., Lancaster 43130, OH
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 00954
Department: FC DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Division: FCBDD Educational Services
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 7/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
REGULAR HOURS OF WORK: M-Th, 7:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. (6.75 hours/day - 27 hours per week) on the 9-Month School Calendar
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Student Services Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Forest Rose School
SPECIFICATIONS: This is entry-level work assisting an instructor and instructor assistant in the training and personal care of individuals who have developmental disabilities. An employee in this classification will receive direction from an instructor or instructor assistant. As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies at all times, and shall demonstrate respect for, support the dignity of and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.
Duties
75% Assists in the programming as outlined on Individualized Education Programs and as directed by the classroom instructor, instructor assistant or supervisor, including the following duties:
- Assist individuals to maintain cleanliness and ensure safety while in the changing room, locker room, bathroom and lunchroom.
- Follow individualized procedures to meet the needs of each person such as meal preparation, bathroom schedule, etc.
- Maintain accurate records of bowel movements, incontinence, etc.
- Maintain accurate account of clothing available and clothing used.
- Monitor and replenish supplies and report to appropriate staff when low.
- Use and maintain lifts properly
- Monitor restrooms at appropriate times
- Practice "Universal Precautions" (i.e. wear vinyl gloves) according to required training procedures.
- Report any unusual occurrences pertaining to injury, behavior, etc. to appropriate staff.
- Communicates with team, provides positive interaction with clients.
- Performs other school duties as necessary.
10% Performs related duties as directed by classroom instructor and/or administration (such as assisting with lunch and changing clothes for pool).
5% Assists in maintaining discipline in the school cafeteria, school grounds and on excursions in the community, in accordance with the manner instituted by the classroom instructor and the policies and procedures of the program. Mannerisms shall be conducive to learning and free of health and safety hazards.
3% Maintains professional ethics in keeping with the confidentiality of information and material in which he/she will come in contact.
2% Assists in keeping student data, as directed.
2% Maintains a cooperative relationship with co-workers in order to best facilitate and implement the Individualized Education Program.
1% Attends conferences, workshops, seminars, and meetings to enhance professional growth as permitted and/or requested by the administration.
1% Relates program philosophy, procedures and goals to the general public in a positive manner.
1% Complies, as necessary, with Safety Rules established for the purpose of fulfilling compliance with the Ohio Employment Risk Reduction Standards, Rules, or Orders, through the utilization of protective equipment and decontamination techniques.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent with additional training as appropriate.
- Educational Aide certification from Ohio Department of Education.
- Must be physically capable to lift, carry, and move enrollees (up to 50 pounds) according to in-service training.
- Current certification in CPR and First Aid.
- Good communication skills, dependable, flexible.
- Display a willingness to learn.
- Must be able to tolerate up to one hour in a therapy pool with temperatures of 92o - 94o F (doctor's release required).
Supplemental Information
FLSA: Non-Exempt from overtime, hourly position eligible for overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One calendar year
STATUS: Classified Employee
NOTE: Working conditions may exist that are not such as normally exist in the occupation of the public employee. These conditions may include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, communicable disease, potentially infectious materials, and/or aggressive or other maladaptive behavior.
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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Are you physically able to lift, carry, and pull up to 50 pounds?
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