Middle School Special Ed Para — Empower & Assist

KETTERING FMT MIDDLE SCH; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering City Schools seeks a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional for Kettering Middle School in Ohio. The role supports a student identified with special needs, assisting the classroom teacher and helping with instructional and behavioral skills.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, assisting with mobility and safety, and monitoring students in various settings to maintain a positive learning environment. Starting date is immediate; 7 hours per day.

Qualifications

• Must possess a 2-year associate degree or 48 semester/72 quarter hours or pass PARAPRO Test.
• Valid Ohio educational aide permit.
• Must pass criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher with routine classroom policies and procedures.
• Adapt activities, assignments and materials to support instructional and behavioral skills.
• Assist with required physical activity including transferring students and lifting as needed.
• Monitor students in various settings (bus, playground, restrooms, field trips) to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree

PARAPRO Test

College credits (48 sem)

Job description

Kettering City Schools seeks a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional for Kettering Middle School in Ohio. The role supports a student identified with special needs, assisting the classroom teacher and helping with instructional and behavioral skills.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, assisting with mobility and safety, and monitoring students in various settings to maintain a positive learning environment. Starting date is immediate; 7 hours per day.