<p>Para Aides - 2025-2026 school year</p> <p>Start Date: August 2025</p> <p>Benefits available: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance</p> <p>MUST BE HIGHLY QUALIFIED (see below)</p> <p>MUST HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY</p> <p>MINIMUM SKILLS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Demonstrated effective communication skills, both oral and written. </li><li>Demonstrated planning and organizational skills. </li><li>Demonstrated competency with state-of-the art equipment/skills, including data processing, etc. Preferred software knowledge usage - Microsoft Word. </li><li>Demonstrated proficiency of English reading proficiency. </li><li>Ability to cope with stressful situations as related to special needs children. </li><li>Appropriately deal with given medical conditions as required per the student's IEP. </li><li>Physically capable to safely and appropriately lift and manage special needs children when necessary. </li></ul> <p>Mad River Local Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all Federal and Ohio State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Should an applicant with a disability require reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Mad River Local Schools, the Board of Education will provide such reasonable accommodation in accordance with Federal and Ohio State law.</p>