Paraprofessional - Preschool

Archbold High School; Archbold (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Health, dental, vision insurance

SERS pension

Job summary

Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center (Nwoesc) Archbold High School in Archbold, OH seeks a Paraprofessional - Preschool to support classroom instruction and student activities. The role requires punctuality, reliability, and collaboration with teaching staff to implement instructional objectives.

Starting date is immediate with a typical Tue-Fri 7:45-3:15 schedule. Salary based on adopted schedule and experience; benefits include leave and insurance options for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Requires valid state DOE license/permit at time of appointment.
• Meets mandated state/federal criteria (degree, etc.).
• Educational aide permit required.
• Demonstrates flexibility, reliability, and self-discipline.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations prohibiting public school employment.
• Exhibits effective communication, problem-solving and time management.
• Maintains high ethical standards and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Arrives on time and prepared to work per schedule.
• Performs non-teaching support as part of the educational team.
• Prepares/distributes classroom materials and equipment.
• Maintains and cleans program areas and equipment.
• Assists with records/data collection and accuracy of information.
• Supports daily living activities and instructional support as directed.
• Assists individuals and small groups with remedial or enrichment activities.
• Reinforces instructional objectives and facilitates inclusive environments.
• Coordinates with staff to implement student support strategies.
• Manages learning environment and usage of assistive technologies.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Educational aide permit

Approved degree or equivalent

Job description

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Paraprofessional - Preschool

Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center (Nwoesc) Archbold High School - Archbold, Ohio Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center , and Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education

Job Details

Job ID: 5935500
Application Deadline: Jun 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Paraprofessional - Preschool

Typical Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 7:45-3:15

Job Objective:

• Provides student services consistent with the service center mission and legal requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
• Meets mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher
• Educational aide permit required.
• 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.

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.

Essential Functions:

1. 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 emergency management plan procedures.

• 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, contractualagreements and service center administrative procedures.

Working Conditions: NwOESC offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, geneticinformation, 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: 2026-2027 School Year
LOCATION:Archbold High School, 600 Lafayette Street, Archbold, OH 43502

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
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 the SERS is included.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michelle Kruse , Special Education Supervisor
• Email: [e-mail]