Educational Aide - Elyria Catholic High School

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

Position Announcement

Office of Catholic Education – Elyria Catholic High School

Educational Aide

725 Gulf Road, Elyria Ohio 44035

440-365-1821

www.elyriacatholic.com

Full-time, Non-Exempt Status

Reports to: Principal

Founded in 1947 by Monsignor William Newton, Elyria Catholic High School has been shaping the next generation of saints and leaders for over 75 years. As the only Catholic high school in Lorain County, we take pride in being a close-knit, faith-filled community where students are known, challenged, and supported. With 530 students in grades nine through twelve, we provide a personalized education that nurtures both mind and heart. Thanks to innovative teaching tools and ongoing professional development for our faculty, we’re equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and faith to make a difference. Rooted in our mission—" to empower young adults to identify and use their God-given gifts to learn, worship, and serve, guided by Catholic tradition"—we are preparing students not just for college and careers, but for lives of purpose and leadership.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist students within the general education classroom with daily schedules, learning, transitions, expected behavior, and social interactions.
• Support students’ independence, self-advocacy, self-control, and self-reliance.
• Support students in their use of self-assessment, problem-solving, and other cognitive strategies.
• Track and record student progress on approved academic and/or behavioral interventions.
• Apply specified reinforcement strategies throughout the day as needed.
• Assist in structured group activities within general education classrooms.
• Follow and implement written instructional plans, seeking clarification and training as needed.
• Identify, assess, troubleshoot, and communicate relevant information about academic/behavioral reinforcements and/or environmental considerations.
• Support students by modeling and facilitating the use of conflict resolution and collaborative problem-solving.
• Support the implementation of executive functioning, social-emotional, and behavioral interventions.
• Create materials that may enhance or aid the students in learning.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church and to best practices in Catholic education.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Intensive, or Related Field (Master’s preferred)
• Energy and enthusiasm for working with and developing students for success in high
• school and beyond
• Familiarity with Google Workspace for Education
• Successful BCI and FBI background checks and VIRTUS certified or willing to be certified.

To Apply:

Candidates choosing to apply should submit a cover letter, resume, and completed Diocese of Cleveland Employment Application to Suzanne Lester, Principal, at employment@elyriacatholic.com. In the subject line, please enter: Educational Aide.