Paraprofessional (Instructional) Aide - Full Time

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO)); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SERS benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life benefits

Job summary

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) in Columbus, OH is seeking a Paraprofessional (Instructional) Aide for full-time. Under supervision of certified staff, you will assist students to meet instructional goals and support classroom operations while helping teachers with non-professional duties.

The role covers guidance in reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer instruction, with duties including supervision during lunch, field trips, and study halls.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college coursework or No Child Left Behind requirements.
• Experience with special needs students desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually and in small groups to reinforce reading, language arts, and math.
• Assist with classroom activities, tests, and record-keeping.
• Support staff in instruction and materials preparation per individual student needs.
• Help with behavior management to keep a safe, orderly classroom.
• Supervise non-instructional areas such as lunch, bus duty, and study halls.
• Accompany students on field trips and assist with parent communication.
• Support students with disabilities to maximize inclusion and learning goals.
• Participate in IEPs and assist in evaluation processes as needed.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

Word/Excel

Diversity & teamwork

Confidentiality

IEP participation

Behavior management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

No Child Left Behind coursework

Aide license or equivalent (Ohio DOE)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Paraprofessional (Instructional) Aide - Full Time

Jonathan Alder Local School District Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) – Columbus, Ohio

Job Details

Job ID: 5924526

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

Instructional Aide - 7Hours per day+ 30 minute unpaid lunch

Approx = 182x 20.33 x 7=$25,900.42/ 24pays = $1079.18 (Salary will be prorated based on start date)

Step 0 = $20.33

7:15 AM to 2:45 PM

Qualifies for SERS/Medica/Dental/Vision/Lifebenefits

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
• Must successfully pass BCI/FBI background checks and obtain Aide License or equivalent through Ohio Department of Education.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Contact Information

• Please Contact School District
• 2080 Citygate Dr
• Columbus, Ohio 43219
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]