Paraprofessional (Special Needs - 1:1/Units) - Open to the Public

Cincinnati Public Schools • Cincinnati, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional (Special Needs/1:1/Units) provides day-to-day support to students under the direct supervision of a certified staff member and reports to the building principal. The role assists certified professional staff in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives and helps free certified employees from non-professional duties. The position is for the school year only, with a schedule of seven hours daily, and pays $21.85 per hour under the AFSCME contract.

The paraprofessional supports students with instruction, classroom activities, behavioral management, supervision, and record keeping. Duties may also include assisting students with special needs, accompanying them on field trips, preparing educational materials, and helping guidance, pupil services staff, or building administration as needed. The listed tasks are illustrative and may not include every job-related duty.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher, or a high school diploma or equivalent; the posting lists these as typical qualifications.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively, solve problems, and work independently.
• Carry out written or oral instructions.
• Perform basic arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications such as Word and Excel.
• Work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others encountered at work.
• Report work orally or in writing to a supervisor as required.
• Demonstrate effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students in reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assist professional staff with administering and correcting classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Help prepare classrooms and reinforce instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assist with record keeping to document student learning and performance.
• Support classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, maintain a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task.
• Supervise students in non-instructional areas, including lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridors, and study halls.
• 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 for assisting 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree