Instructional Paraprofessional - Coffman HS

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO)); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dublin City Schools Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional for Coffman High School's Specialized Learning Center. The role supports students with disabilities, assisting with academic and behavioral needs under the supervision of the Intervention Specialist.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with either two years of college, an associate degree, or evidence of readiness in reading, writing, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of college study OR associate degree OR pass State/Local assessment.
• Good human relations and courteous communication.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Board may accept equivalent alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in completing classroom activities under the Intervention Specialist.
• Supports routine classroom and school activities and IEP services.
• Prepares classroom materials, displays, and accommodations.
• Assists students in regular education classes as needed per IEP.
• Maintains a positive learning environment and classroom management.
• Assists with health care needs and use of adaptive equipment.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Ensures student safety and confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication

Neat appearance

Experience with children

Education

Two years of college study

Associate degree

State/local assessment standard

Job description

Instructional Paraprofessional - Coffman HS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973184

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

TITLE: Instructional Paraprofessional - Coffman HS(Specialized Learning Center)

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

DEPARTMENT: Academics and Student Learning

PAY RANGE: Six (6)

POSITION SUMMARY: To work closely with students identified as having a disability in an effort to provide them with the physical, emotional, behavioral, and academic support necessary to gain full benefits from the district's special education program.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or training and experience that are considered equivalent.
• ONE of the following requirements is needed for compliance:
  • Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as 48 semester or 72 quarter hours as verified by college transcript from an accredited institution of higher education); OR
  • Obtain an associate (or higher) degree from an accredited institution of higher education (defined as any associate degree program from an accredited institution of higher education); OR
  • Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment -- (i) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics; or (ii) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in readiness for reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Good human relations with an ability to communicate in a courteous manner.
• A neat appearance.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assists students in the completion of classroom activities assigned by the Intervention Specialist.
• Assists the Intervention Specialist in routine classroom and school activities, implementation of IEP services, behavior plans, student assessment, playground and lunch duty.
• Assists in the preparation of classroom materials, displays, and individual student accommodations and modifications.
• Assists special education students in regular education classes, including attending class with student and providing student supports as needed and or indicated on IEP.
• Assists Intervention Specialist in maintain a good learning environment, including classroom management.
• Assists students with personal health care needs such as toileting, personal hygiene and use of adaptive equipment.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Ensures the safety of students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
• Remains free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district.
• Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, and intelligent human beings.
• Understands the legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 191 Days (183 work days, 8 paid holidays); 7 hours per day excluding lunch to be established by Supervisor. Salary as provided by Negotiated Agreement. Work year to be established by the Board of Education.

SALARY: $25.72/HR. - $28.31/HR.

The Dublin City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

POSITION TYPE: Full-time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Please Contact School District
• 2080 Citygate Dr
• Columbus, Ohio 43219
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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