Classroom Paraprofessional - Open to the Public
About The Position
The Classroom Paraprofessional reports to the building principal and provides day-to-day support to students. Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, the paraprofessional assists certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives and helps free certified employees from nonprofessional duties. The role supports instruction, student learning, classroom management, and student supervision in instructional and non-instructional settings. The position works during the school year for seven hours daily. It is based in standard office and school building environments and may involve working outdoors during student activities. The stated pay is $20.81 per hour, per the AFSCME contract.
Requirements
- Any combination of education and experience that provides the skills and knowledge needed for successful performance is qualifying.
- Typical qualifications include an associate's degree or higher; a high school diploma or equivalent is also listed.
- Pass the Parapro Assessment examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
- Obtain and maintain an Educational Aide Permit issued by the State of Ohio.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
- Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications such as Word and 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 encountered in the course of work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to a supervisor as required.
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with children is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively, solve problems, and work independently in a school setting.
- Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
- Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assist professional staff with administering and correcting classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
- Assist with classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
- Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, maintain a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task.
- Assist students in non-instructional areas, including lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridors, and study hall.
- Accompany students on field trips to assist with supervision.
- Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials as needed.
- Follow applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing assistance to all students, including students with disabilities or other special needs.
- Assist guidance staff, pupil services staff, or building administration as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
