Pre-School Para Aide

Pre-School Para Aide Monday through Thursday, 7 hours per day (plus a 30 minute unpaid lunch) 7:55 am - 3:25 pm Start Date: October 21, 2026 Starting Salary: $18.49 per hour Benefits Available: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or its equivalency. Must also meet No Child Left Behind standards (i.e., Associate Degree from an accredited institution of higher education or completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as 48 semester or 72 quarter hours as verified by college transcript from an accredited institution of higher education), or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment – knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics or knowledge of, and the ability to assist in readiness for reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Willingness to assist with the requirements of special needs students/children.
• Possess a positive attitude toward special needs students/children.
• Physical capability of safely and appropriately lifting and managing preschool and special needs children when necessary.
• Demonstrate proficiency of English; both oral and written.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations as related to special needs children.
• Demonstrate computer/data-processing skills.

Mad River Local Schools is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and adheres to all applicable federal and Ohio state laws, regulations, and executive orders concerning non-discrimination. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. If an applicant with a disability needs a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, the Mad River Board of Education will ensure such accommodations are made in compliance with federal and state legal requirements.