Para-Professional (Classroom Aide)

Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County; Valley View (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Independence Local Schools is seeking qualified candidates for Para-Professional Educational Aide positions to work with students and school personnel at Independence Schools. The assignment is Monday through Friday for 5.75 hours per day (28.75 hours per week).

A competitive salary will be offered to the best qualified candidate. The role requires a high school diploma, Ohio license eligibility, and prior experience with children with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with social, emotional and behavioral needs.
• Prior experience in an educational classroom setting.
• Ability to obtain the appropriate license from the State of Ohio.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the tasks involved.
• Be courteous, tactful and understanding of young people.
• Desire, ability, and patience to assist and work with students with special needs.

Skills

Experience with social/emotional/behav

Classroom experience

Confidentiality awareness

Background check clear (FBI/BCI)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Independence LocalSchools is seeking qualified candidates for Para-Professional Educational Aide positions to work with students and school personnel at Independence Schools.

This assignment is Monday through Friday for 5.75 hours per day (28.75 hours per week).

A competitive salary will be offered to the best qualified candidate.

Position Type: Student Support Services/ Para-Professional (Educational Aide)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Ability to obtain the appropriate license from the State of Ohio.
• Minimum of two year successful experience working with children with social, emotional, and behavioral needs preferred.
• Prior experience working in an educational classroom setting.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the tasks involved.
• Be courteous, tactful and understanding of young people
• Desire, ability, and patience to assist and work with students with special needs in a learning environment on a day-to-day basis.
• Interest in children and education.
• Capable of dealing with confidential student records.
• Clean FBI/BCI background

Candidates will be contacted by Independence Local Schools to schedule interviews.

Appropriate license and criminal background check required.