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Location: Columbus, Ohio

Schedule: Summer availability required, including June–July Monday- Friday 8:00 am- 4:00 pm

Position Type: Student Support / Educational Support

Position Summary

The Student Aide / 1:1 Support Aide provides direct support to PreK–12 students who are blind, deaf, autistic, medically delicate, or have multiple disabilities. This role works closely with teachers, school staff, and support teams to assist students with academic, vocational, independent living, transitional, behavioral, social, emotional, and personal care needs.

Candidates must be local to Columbus, Ohio and must have reliable transportation to be considered.

Essential Job Functions

The Student Aide / 1:1 Support Aide will be responsible for:

• Assisting PreK–12 blind and/or deaf students and teachers with programs focused on academics, vocational skills, independent living, transition planning, and social growth.
• Providing redirection and support when students experience difficulties or behavioral challenges.
• Supervising students during camps, classroom activities, playground time, restroom breaks, transitions, and other school-based activities.
• Assisting students on and off transportation vehicles safely.
• Escorting students to different areas of the school or campus.
• Supporting students during emergency situations.
• Assisting students with emotional, physical, medical, and personal care needs as appropriate.
• Supporting teachers, school staff, and students with other day-to-day tasks as needed.
• Maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for students at all times.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have:

• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable vehicle or dependable transportation.
• Fluency in American Sign Language, ASL, required.
• ASL certification preferred; required for assignments where certification is mandated by the school or program.
• Availability to work during summer programming, including June and July.
• 1–3 years of experience as a Home Healthcare Aide, Classroom Student Aide, Paraprofessional, Direct Support Professional, or similar support role.
• Experience supporting students or individuals with physical, behavioral, developmental, emotional, or personal care needs.
• Ability to redirect students calmly and appropriately.
• Ability to follow school procedures, student support plans, safety protocols, and staff direction.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a school environment.
• Ability to pass a federal background check and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates may also have:

• Degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience working with autistic students or students with multiple disabilities.
• CPI Certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Prior experience supporting blind, deaf, or medically fragile students.
• Prior experience working in a school, camp, residential, or healthcare support setting.

Physical Requirements

This position may require the ability to:

• Lift between 30 and 100 pounds, depending on student needs and assignment requirements.
• Push, pull, lift, transfer, guide, or physically assist students in a safe and ergonomic manner.
• Support students with mobility, navigation, positioning, and transitions.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and move throughout the school environment for extended periods.
• Respond quickly and safely during student care needs or emergency situations.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related field preferred.
• Fluency, certification, or formal training in American Sign Language, ASL, required or strongly preferred based on assignment needs.
• Additional certifications, training, or coursework related to student support, developmental disabilities, behavior support, ASL, or personal care are a plus.

Work Environment

This role is performed in a school-based environment and may include classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, restrooms, transportation areas, summer camps, and other student activity locations. The aide must be comfortable working directly with children and supporting students with diverse communication, behavioral, physical, and personal care needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

PSI is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.