Instructional Assistant- Bissell - 1:1

Twinsburg City School District; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Twinsburg City School District is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional - 1:1, under supervision supporting certified staff and helping students meet instructional goals in the classroom. This role emphasizes assisting with reading, math, language arts, and computer literacy, supervising during lunch and field trips, and maintaining confidential records.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, Ohio Educational Aide Permit, and experience with students with special needs; CPI

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Educational Aide Permit issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Prior experience working with students with social-emotional and behavioral concerns is desirable.
• CPI training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning.
• Assists staff in administering classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Prepares and reinforces instructional materials to meet individual student needs.
• Maintains records documenting student learning and performance.
• Helps manage classroom behavior to maintain a safe, orderly environment.
• Supervises students in non-instructional areas and during field trips as needed.
• Supports parent contact to foster involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs to maximize inclusion and participation.

Skills

Experience with special needs

CPI training desirable

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Educational Aide Permit issued by the Ohio Department of Education

Job description

Position Purpose

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

Instructional Paraprofessional - 1:1

Position Purpose

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

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.
• Educational Aide Permit issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Prior experience working with special needs children with social emotional and behavioral concerns desirable.
• CPI training desirable

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration 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.
• Serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• 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.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

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

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools 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.

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt