Classroom Paraprofessional- Open to the Public

Cincinnati Public Schools•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) serves nearly 38,000 students from preschool to 12th grade in 66 school communities, across a 90-square-mile district in Southwest Ohio. CPS is the best-performing large urban district in Ohio and ranks among the top 2 percent of Ohio districts for students' learning and growth, offering high-quality school choices and academic programs. The district's innovative approach to education, its investment in effective and caring educators and employees, and vast array of collaborative partnerships have accelerated school performance to the highest level in decades - ensuring that students in preschool to 12th grade thrive and graduate prepared for successful lives in the 21st century. The vision of Cincinnati Public Schools is to be a community that ensures equitable access to a world-class education, unleashing the potential of every student. The mission is to educate all students with rigor and care in a culture of excellence to develop engaged citizens who are prepared for life. CPS is looking for innovative, passionate, culturally competent, problem-solvers to join their team, striving to have a positive impact on children and families daily and serving as role models. The Classroom Paraprofessional reports to the building principal and provides day-to-day support of students. Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, the role assists certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or higher.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Passing of the Parapro Assessment examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an Educational Aide Permit issued by the State of Ohio.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with children desirable.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively, problem-solve and work independently in a school setting.
Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.