Educational Aide - Vermilion Elementary School

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Vermilion Local Schools

Educational Aide - Vermilion Elementary School 4.75 hrs.

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Educational Aide
• Date Posted: 2/24/2026
• Location:
  
  Vermilion Elementary School

VERMILION LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title:
Educational Aide

Reports to:
Building Principal

Terms of Employment:
Contract length will be directly related to the student schedule.

Purpose Statement:
To assist the teaching staff where possible so that students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Paraprofessional qualifications are required for this position
• Ability to speak clearly and with correct grammar
• Interest, desire, and ability to work with special needs students
• Ability to understand, accept and follow directions
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance
• FBI and BCI background check with a clear record
• Hold a current Educational Aide Certification License or obtain a license
• Pass the Parapro Assessment Test.
• Complete and maintain specific professional development.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Assist with implementation of prescribed instruction, behavior management programs, and training techniques as directed.
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by the teacher.
• Provides educational, daily living and life skills assistance to students with special needs which may involve lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, and clothing routines.
• Assist as directed in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP team.
• Administer student medication upon direction by the principal and provided that Board Policy #5350 and #5331 have been followed.
• Communicate positively, professionally and effectively with verbal and non-verbal students, as well as co-workers, parents, school visitors and volunteers.
• Develop professional skills by attending in-service training sessions, team meetings, behavior conferences, etc.
• Maintain student and school confidentiality at all times.
• Use sound professional judgment in matters of team-building, decision-making, behavior management, communication, parent relationships, and staff relationships.
• Provide constructive feedback and suggestions to staff members regarding unsuccessful student tasks, projects or assignments and work cooperatively with staff members to correct student deficiencies.
• Assist the classroom teacher and/or supervisor with other responsibilities such as bulletin boards, teaching materials and student assignments.
• Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, or field trips.
• Assist with delivery of student items, such as clothing, lunches, money, notes, and school forms to appropriate locations.
• Submit required forms, documents, and time sheets as required by the administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, principal or his/her designee.
• Remain free of any alcohol or drug abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.

Wages and work calendar to be according to the current Negotiated Agreement.

Postings current as of 2/28/2026 6:23:17 PM CST.

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