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

Cincinnati Public Schools•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional (Special Needs/1:1/Units) 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 frees certified employees from non-professional duties. The role supports students individually and in small groups, including students with special needs, and may include instructional, behavioral, supervisory, and classroom-preparation tasks. 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 description notes that duties may include other job-related tasks and that reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requirements

Associate's degree or higher, or a high school diploma or equivalent, as listed in the typical qualifications.
Pass the Parapro Assessment examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
Be able to 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 supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted during work.
Report work orally or in writing to a supervisor as required.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Work in standard office and school-building environments and 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.
Assist students in non-instructional areas, including lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridors, study hall, and other related areas.
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 all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Assist guidance staff, pupil services staff, or building administration as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.