Ohio Department of Education-posted 4 months ago
Reynoldsburg, OH
1-10 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

The Reynoldsburg City Schools' Specialized Paraprofessional is responsible for assisting in the supervision and instruction of special needs students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in a special education classroom; observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction; and providing clerical support to teachers.

  • Assists teachers with lesson delivery and assessments
  • Prepares daily behavior charts
  • Assists students with classroom activities such as art, music, and physical education classes
  • Intervenes with students if their behavior is not appropriate
  • Assists students in toileting, diapering and clothing when necessary
  • Assists students at lunch by picking up their lunch trays, cutting food and feeding them if necessary
  • Assists students with wheelchairs, standers, walkers, and other adaptive equipment
  • Dispenses medications to students as directed
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Valid state of Ohio Education Aide permit with ESEA credential
  • One (1) to two (2) years' experience working a paraprofessional role preferred
  • Knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation
  • Knowledge of basic mathematics
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of industry best practices for paraprofessionals
  • Skilled at effective verbal and written communication
  • Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
  • Skilled in collaboration and decision-making
  • Skilled in conflict resolution
  • Ability to perform oral reading to students individually or in groups
  • Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications
  • Ability to interact with students to maintain discipline and resolve disciplinary problems
  • Ability to assist students with various physical and intellectual needs
  • Ability to handle behavioral situations in a calm and effective manner
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and write reports and logs
  • Ability to think outside the box
  • Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
  • Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Ability to promote positive staff morale
  • Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regards to leadership, performance and professional growth
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
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