Educational Paraprofessional: Student Support & Inclusion

2 - Independence Education Center; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Health insurance benefits

SERS membership

Job summary

Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center (Nwoesc) 2 - Independence Education Center - Defiance, Ohio is seeking a paraprofessional to support classrooms across the service area. Immediate start with a range of assignments aligned to organizational needs.

The role involves assisting students with daily activities, behavioral support, and instructional tasks under supervision, while maintaining professional standards and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional license/permit to serve as an educational paraprofessional.
• Meets mandated state/federal criteria for paraprofessional.
• Demonstrates flexibility, reliability and willingness to take on challenging tasks.

Responsibilities

• Arrives on time, prepared to work and follows schedules.
• Performs non-teaching support as a collaborative educational team member.
• Prepares materials and equipment; keeps areas orderly and maintains equipment.
• Supports student records and data collection; verifies information as directed.
• Assists students with daily living activities, behavioral support and instructional assistance.
• Helps individuals and small groups with remedial or enrichment activities.
• Reinforces instructional objectives and supports an inclusive learning environment.
• Works with staff to identify effective student assistance strategies and manages learning environments.
• Attends to student concerns discretely and assists with personal care as trained.
• Performs other duties as directed and supports organizational goals.

Skills

Paraprofessional

Student support

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Reliability

Education

Education paraprofessional license

Job description

Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center (Nwoesc) 2 - Independence Education Center - Defiance, Ohio is seeking a paraprofessional to support classrooms across the service area. Immediate start with a range of assignments aligned to organizational needs.

The role involves assisting students with daily activities, behavioral support, and instructional tasks under supervision, while maintaining professional standards and confidentiality.