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

Cincinnati Public Schools•Deer Park, OH

3d•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 professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives and to free certified employees from non-professional duties. The position is for the school year only and is scheduled for 7 hours daily.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that provides the skills and knowledge needed for successful performance.
Typical qualifications are equivalent to an associate degree or higher, or a high school diploma or equivalent.
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 instructions provided in written or oral form.
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 encountered in the course of work.
Report work orally or in writing to a supervisor as required.
Have 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 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 in 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, 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 students with disabilities or other special needs.
Assist guidance staff, pupil services staff, or building administration as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.