SAIL Program Substitute Paraprofessional - As Needed

WILLOUGHBY-EASTLAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Eastlake (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

WILLOUGHBY-EASTLAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Substitute SAIL Program Paraprofessional to support students when teachers are absent. The role requires assisting with physical tasks (up to 50 lb), reinforcing classroom expectations, and aiding the substitute teacher during lessons.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, communication with students, and adherence to behavior management strategies.

Qualifications

• Ohio requires a one-year Educational Aide permit.
• Applicants must pass the ParaPro Assessment Test.
• An Associate's Degree or higher or 48 sem/72 qtr hours is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned student in physical tasks; must lift up to 50 lb.
• Reinforce class rules when the teacher is absent.
• Assist substitute teacher and listen to student recitations and readings.
• Work with small groups to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• Reinforce behavior management techniques and safety procedures.
• Accompany students on trips to the office or school nurse.
• Serve as a resource person for the student evaluation team.
• May involve changing, toileting, stander, feeding, etc., per needs.

Skills

Follow instructions

Positive reinforcement

Communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

Educational Aide permit (Ohio)

ParaPro assessment

Associate's Degree or higher

48 semester hours/72 quarter hours

Job description

Substitute Position:

SAIL Program Paraprofessional as Needed

Hourly Rate of Pay: $14.00

Primary Duties:

Assist student to whom assigned in physical tasks as required (must be able to lift at least fifty pounds); reinforce class rules when teacher is absent; assist substitute teacher; listen to student recitations, readings and other curriculum tasks; work with small groups to reinforce materials/academics initially introduced by the teacher; reinforce behavior management techniques; accompany student(s) when trips to the office and/or school nurse are necessary; and serve as resource person, as requested, to the student evaluation team conferring about one of the students to whom assigned. May require changing, toileting, stander, feeding, etc. Duties as assigned per the needs of the student.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

This person must be able to follow instructions and project positive reinforcement; work well with others; relate to and work well with students; communicate with students, staff and the public, both individually and in group situations; good verbal and written skills desired; be able to improvise in difficult and/or unusual situations and be able to function under stress. Good verbal and written skills desired.

Characteristics/Traits

Must maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance; have control over emotions; be self-motivated, punctual, dependable in attendance, reliable in work habits, and be task oriented; exercise discretion and good judgment; be in good physical and mental health; be of good moral character; and be able to derive some degree of satisfaction interacting with students.

Education/Training

The Ohio Department of Education requires a one-year Educational Aide permit. Applicants must also meet one State of Ohio requirement: Have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test, hold an Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or have completed at least 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience

Previous experience in special education and/or vocational education preferred.