Full-Time Paraprofessional

Ohio Department of Education • Upper Arlington, OH

29d • $23 - $29

About The Position

Performs a variety of classroom support, behavioral, and student personal care services as directed under the supervision of an assigned teacher. Note: Appointment requires successful completion and periodic renewal of state mandated and service center training requirements (e.g., communicable disease, child abuse, CPR, first aid, and/or behavioral management training). Preschool assignment requirements: accumulation of forty-five hours of in-service training (in fifteen hour annual increments). Five hours annual in-service thereafter. Note: This assignment may require a valid driver's license, access/availability of a reliable vehicle, and/or completion of van driver training. Employees must meet all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center's insurance carrier.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Valid Ohio Department of Education Permit appropriate for the assignment.
• Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position.
• Ability to physically manage students with disabilities.
• Congenial disposition and strong diplomacy skills.
• Satisfactory pre-employment and ongoing random drug tests results.
• Ability to cope with stressful traffic, weather conditions, and passenger distractions.

Responsibilities

• Checks with the teacher for instructions. Works with small groups and/or individual students. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines and procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the service center. Supports community/school partnerships that enhance the service center's operational effectiveness.
• Helps students with remedial and/or enrichment activities. Reinforces instructional objectives introduced by the teacher. Maintains a positive learning environment.
• Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance. Avoids being intrusive. Solves student concerns discreetly.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed.
• Assists with student mobility needs. Helps students use assistive and/or augmentative devices.
• Positions students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line-of-sight, proximity to equipment, height of work surfaces, etc.).
• Follows prescribed medical plans and/or assists students with personal hygiene care (e.g., toileting, catheterization, feeding, etc.) as trained by a licensed health care professional.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees