Intervention Specialist Paraprofessional - Buchtel CLC SAIL

Akron Public Schools; Buchtel (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Public Schools is seeking an Intervention Specialist Paraprofessional for Buchtel CLC SAIL. The position supports students with special needs, assists the classroom teacher, and helps implement therapy plans while maintaining student safety in and around the building.

Responsibilities include supervising students in various settings, preparing instructional materials, collecting progress data, and supporting with transportation and daily routines.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate oral and/or written ideas and directives clearly and effectively
• Ability to effectively listen
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to accurately record student progress
• Ability to assist students with class work
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situation
• Ability to exercise organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage students
• Must have a high degree of physical stamina to be capable of restraining students and lifting

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and assistance to students under teacher direction
• Assists in implementing therapy plans (PT/OT/SLH) as directed by staff
• Supports during lunch, recess, and transportation, ensuring student safety
• Prepares instructional materials and assists with data collection
• Assists students with classroom technology and learning activities
• Escorts students, monitors behavior, and maintains orderly classroom environment
• Participates in field trips, drills, and school activities as required
• Keeps student records and progress notes as directed by the teacher
• Assists with setup of work centers and instructional activities
• Performs related tasks as assigned by teachers or administrators

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Active listening

Follow directions

Record progress

Student assistance

Flexibility

Organization

Behavior management

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Intervention Specialist Paraprofessional - Buchtel CLC SAIL JobID: 5066

• Position Type: PARAPROFESSIONAL
• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Date Available: TBD
• Closing Date: 09/03/2026

Job Code: 415

FLSA Status: Non - Exempt

Time Schedule: 380

Salary Steps:

Effective July 01, 2026

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

$18.46 $18.91 $19.48 $20.08 $20.69 $21.31 $21.88 $22.50 $23.11 $23.77

Essential Functions:

• Maintains a schedule determined by the Principal
• Is responsible to the principal, coordinator of support staff, and the director of special education
• Takes direction from the principal and classroom teacher
• Escorts children in and out of the building in the morning, afternoon, and at recess
• Escorts children to and from mode of transportation and waits for their arrival and departure
• Assists in toileting, diapering, changing clothing, changing pull ups and student personal hygiene as and when as needed
• Makes certain that equipment and supplies used by the student are clean and in place for proper use
• Transfers and positions pupils in different seating/standing equipment
• Assists in implementing all therapy plans (PT,OT,SLH)
• Assists in lunchroom with feeding and supervision of pupils
• Assists students traveling throughout the building and in/out of the building
• Assists students with elevator, lifts, and other equipment as necessary to fulfill Individualized Education Plan
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date inventory of materials and equipment
• Assists in supervising students in the lunchroom and at recess
• Assists with the distribution of materials
• Assists in keeping bulletin boards neat and attractive
• Assists in emergency situations
• Assists in restraining students using proper Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques
• Monitors students in time out
• Assist students during disaster drills and field trips
• Assists with arranging work centers as needed
• Assists the special education student(s) in art, gym, music, and regular education classes
• Assists in collecting and maintaining data, including but not limited to behavioral, academic, and selfcare
• Prepares and/or duplicates materials
• Prepares work sheets and other educational material for student use
• Assists with the class in the teacher's absence for short periods of time
• Provides individual and small group instruction under direct supervision of the teacher
• Collects attendance, breakfast and lunch information
• Assists students in operation of classroom computers and other media equipment
• Assists students in completing assigned work
• Assists teacher in making school related telephone calls when instructed by teacher
• Assists with handling other pertinent activities as directed by the teacher or principal
• Exercises a high level of tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff members and public
• Maintains respect at all times for confidential information, to include but not limited to, student records, free/reduced lunch forms, test scores, etc.
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff students and parents
• Promotes good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Promotes good safety practices and procedures
• Attends meetings and in-services as required
• Serves as a role-model for students
• Performs related work as required

Description:

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate oral and/or written ideas and directives clearly and effectively
• Ability to effectively listen
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to accurately record student progress
• Ability to assist students with class work
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situation
• Ability to exercise organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage students
• Must have a high degree of physical stamina to be capable of restraining students and lifting

Conditions:

• Copy machine
• Orthopedic equipment such as wheelchairs, stationary chairs, braces, lifts, etc.
• Laminator
• Ellison machine
• Computer and peripherals
• VCR/TV/DVD
• Equipment used to meet medical needs of student such as Brailler, Assistive Listening Devices, Augmentive Communication Devices, PT/OT equipment
• Other equipment used in classroom instruction and in conjunction with handicaps of students
• Frequently required to lift students in and out of equipment, carry, push, and pull students in orthopedic equipment
• Frequent exposure to body fluids, blood, and tissue
• Frequent and regular requirement to lift, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel, and stoop
• Frequently required to restrain unruly children

Requirement:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• New federal legislation requires that paraprofessionals meet ONE of THREE criteria to become Highly Qualified:
• 1. Complete at least two years of study at an Institute of Higher Education (48 Semester or 72 Quarter Hours)
• 2. An Associate (or higher) Degree from an Accredited Institutuion of Higher Education
• 3. Pass the Test for Paraprofessionals
• Satisfactory BCII and FBI background checks
• Must have three references (professional)
• Must have a high degree of physical stamina to be capable of restraining students and lifting
• Must comply with state and federal guidelines for instructional assistants