Aide Paraprofessional

Bethel-Tate Local School District; Bethel (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethel-Tate Local School District in Bethel, Ohio is seeking an Aide Paraprofessional to support certified staff and students under supervision. Candidates must hold or obtain an Ohio Educational Aide Permit and pass the ParaPro test.

The role involves assisting with reading, language arts, math, and computer instruction; supervising students in small groups and during non-instructional times; helping with tests, materials, and parent communication, including support for students with special

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 programs.
• Assist in administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials.
• Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions and keep students on task.
• Supervise students in non-instructional areas (lunch, bus duty, playground, etc.).
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision.
• Create, copy and distribute educational materials as needed.
• Assist teacher with parent contact to foster involvement.
• Assist students with special needs to maximize inclusion and achievement.

Skills

Reading support

Small group instruction

Classroom supervision

Record keeping

Behavior management

Non-instructional supervision

IEP support

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework or No Child Left Behind Act exam

Experience with special needs children desirable

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

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Aide Paraprofessional

Bethel-Tate Local School District Bethel Tate Bick Primary School - Bethel, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Must hold or obtain an Ohio Educational Aide Permit and pass the state's ParaPro test.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with studentin the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with studentindividually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Additional Duties

• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA