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2024 - 25 SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Columbus City Schools - Ohio
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2025
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About Us

At Columbus City Schools, we strive to make sure each student is highly-educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community - but we can't do it without you!

As an award-winning school district in the award-winning city of Columbus, Ohio, we are proud of the work our more than 9,000 employees (including teachers, coaches, and administrators) do every day to change the lives of our students. With more than 47,000 students located in over 100 different schools around the city of Columbus, we know there's a position that's right for you.

RISE UP and apply to our exciting and impactful position detailed below!

Benefits And Compensation

Salary: We offer competitive salaries for our employees.

Benefits: Columbus City Schools is proud to offer competitive, affordable, and holistic benefits to our certificated employees. We offer strong medical and dental benefits, along with free vision. CCS employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, free life insurance starting at $50,000, and even pet insurance!

Selection Process

Selective Interview

Reports To

Supervisor

Support Relationships

Works cooperatively with staff members to develop and implement effective educational programs and to deliver appropriate services to students.

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­position Summary

Assists the building administrator and teacher in the supervision of students and general building duties on a substitute basis.

Duties/Responsibilities

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

  • An Instructional Assistant assists the teacher in providing a safe, supervised environment before and after school for students of working parents.
  • Assist with teaching activates in the classroom.
  • Assists teachers in the preparation of instructional and audio-visual materials.
  • Establishes rapport with the parents/guardians and community members through phone calls, home visits and school conferences.
  • Assists in the supervision of student behavior in hallways, lunchrooms and on the playground.
  • Assists with supervising students on field trips.
  • Assists with bus loading and unloading.
  • Attends required professional development sessions.
  • Assists in the reinforcement of discipline procedures.
  • Conducts individual and small group activities.
  • Alerts the classroom teach to any needs or relevant information which best fits the individual student.
  • Assists children in developing skills of independence (including diapering and toilet training) in all areas of self-help.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

  • Must possess a strong desire and willingness to assist teachers and administrators in serving a diverse student population.
  • Must have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, co-workers and supervisors.
  • Under final consideration for employment and in accordance with Ohio Law, fingerprints and passing a criminal records check if required. By completing an application, an individual agrees to comply fully with Ohio RevisedCode 109.57 and 3319.311, both pre and post-employment.
  • If hired must obtain an Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education.

Physical/Mental Demands And Work Environment

  • Tools/Equipment Use: Desktop PC with keyboard and mouse, laptop, scanner, calculator, software, desk, and adjustable chair.
  • Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting.
  • Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
  • Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 10 pounds)
  • Environment: Works in office setting; may require occasional irregular hours and/or prolonged hours.
  • Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
  • Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Job Qualifications/Licensure

  • Must have an Associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher learning
  • Have at least 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours from an accredited institution of higher learning.
  • Pass the Ohio Department of Education approved Parapro examination administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) or by the Ohio State University (OSU), and possess a high school diploma or GED recognized by the Ohio Department of Education.
  • To take the Parapro exam, contact ETS at ( escco.org or 614-542-4111). The test is $55
  • OR register with OSU at : ( https://www2.registerblast.com/theosu/Exam/List ). There is a $25 administrative fee an additional $55 test fee.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary : $50,000

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