Paraprofessional

Sylvania; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Columbus, OH seeks a Paraprofessional to provide instructional assistance under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, supporting reading, writing and mathematics and helping manage classroom activities.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, assisting with testing, supervising students across settings, maintaining records, and participating in staff development and safety procedures as directed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree or two years of college preferred.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Ability to instruct reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEP's.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Communication

Child care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or two years of college

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Paraprofessional Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Date Revised: 2019

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

• Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

• Experience:
• Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• 1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• 2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• 3. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• 4. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• 5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• 6. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• 7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• 8. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• 9. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• 10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• 11. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• 12. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• 13. Other SHARS duties as assigned.
• 14. Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEP's.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

* Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.