Paraprofessional - Floating

Williams County Schools; Archbold (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid personal leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

SERS membership

Job summary

Williams County Schools in Archbold, Ohio seeks a paraprofessional to support classrooms across the NwOESC service area. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, behavioral support, instructional tasks and data collection, under supervision of assigned administrators.

Training to meet compliance requirements is required. The position is full-time, with benefits including paid leave and health/dental/vision/life insurance, and participation in the SERS retirement program.

Qualifications

• Valid state department of education license/permit to serve as an educational paraprofessional.
• Meets mandated state/federal criteria for paraprofessional.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.

Responsibilities

• Arrives on time, prepared to work. Complies with established work schedules.
• Performs non-teaching support services as a collaborative member of the educational team.
• Prepares/distributes classroom materials and equipment. Keeps areas orderly and clean.
• Helps with classroom records and data collection. Verifies information accuracy.
• Provides student assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, and instructional support.
• Assists individuals and small groups with remedial or enrichment activities.
• Reinforces instructional objectives and supports inclusive education.

Skills

Paraprofessional license

Flexibility

Reliability

Communication

Time management

Ethics and integrity

Job description

Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center (Nwoesc) Williams County Schools - Archbold, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to:Assigned administrator/supervisor

Job Objectives:Serve as paraprofessional in various NwOESC classrooms and locations across the NwOESC service area. Provides student services consistent with the service center mission and legal requirements. Fulfills short or long term classroom paraprofessional assignments, based on organizational priorities and staffing needs.

Note: Employees must obtain training and maintain skills to fulfill compliance requirements applicable to the position as required by board policy and state/federal law.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid state department of education license/permit to serve as an educational paraprofessional.
• Meets mandated state/federal criteria for paraprofessional
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.

Essential Functions:

• Arrives on time, prepared to work. Complies with established work schedules.
• Performs non-teaching support services as a collaborative member of the educational team.
• Prepares/distributes classroom materials. Prepares program equipment for use (e.g., computers, media resources, etc.). Keeps program areas orderly. Cleans/maintains equipment as directed.
• Helps with classroom records and data collection. Verifies the accuracy of information as directed.
• Provides student assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc., as directed.
• Assists individuals and small student groups with remedial or enrichment activities.
• Reinforces instructional objectives introduced by the teacher/intervention specialist.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students assimilate into the school environment. Helps implement classroom accommodations as directed by the teacher.
• Works with program staff to identify student assistance strategies most likely to be effective.
• Helps students manage the learning environment (e.g., access/proximity to activities, assistive technology, augmentative devices, mobility assistance, use of instructional/media resources, etc.).
• Encourages student accountability, active participation, cooperation, punctuality, dependability, etc.
• Attends to student concerns discreetly when assistance is requested.
• Assists students with personal care as trained by a health care professional.
• Assists with non-classroom activities (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, etc.).

2.Exemplifies professionalism to enhance NwOESC and member district public images.

• Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality work results. Performs all aspects of the job.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record. Provides prompt notice of delays or absences.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.

3.Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.

• Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Refers administrative procedure and policy questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Seeks clarification when directives are unclear.
• Resolves issues tactfully. Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity.

4.Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.

• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to effectively utilize task-appropriate technology.

5.Keeps current with the emergency management plan

• Protects program property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
• Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior or suspected child abuse/neglect.
• Upholds high standards for proper conduct. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Uses positive behavioral support techniques to address disruptive student behavior.

6.Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Helps implement workplace initiatives to advance organizational goals.

Performance Evaluation:

Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual agreements and service center administrative procedures.

Working Conditions:

NwOESC offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation) or any other legally protected category.

Safety is essential to job performance. NwOESC is an alcohol and drug free work environment. Employees must comply with all NwOESC policies, workplace safety regulations and health laws.

This job description is not intended to establish a contract or alter the terms of board authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.

Employee duties may change in response to funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service revisions, regulatory requirements, technological innovations and unforeseen circumstances.

CONTRACT: 2026-2027School Year

LOCATION: School districts in the Williams County Service Area. Staff member will float between open NwOESC staff positions in Williams County. Assignments can be communicated on a daily basis, or as a long term assignment. Mileage is paid to travel to job sites.

SALARY:Based on the adopted salary schedule and the candidate’s experience.

BENEFITS: Paid sick and personal leave, with health, dental, vision, and life insurance available to employees working 25 hours or more per week. Membership in theSERS is included.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Stacy Elchinger , Special Education Supervisor
• Email: [e-mail]