Special Education Assistant: Empower Students & Classroom Support

Parma City School District

9 days ago

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High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 48 college semester hours or PRAXIS PARAPRO exam completed.
One to two years of related experience with students with disabilities preferred.
Must pass the written test or meet NCLB educational requirements.
Ability to obtain an Educational Aide Permit with the Ohio Department of Education.
Ability to work with students, including those with aggressive or challenging behavior.
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
Ability to supervise students and maintain safety.
Knowledge of behavior management techniques in school discipline.
Physical strength to lift, assist, restrain, or pursue handicapped students.
Clerical skills; including knowledge of office machines.
Previous experience with computers preferred.
Maintains good attendance and punctuality.

Communication skills

Organization & problem solving

Flexibility

Supervising students

Interpersonal skills

High School Diploma or GED

48 semester hours / PRAXIS PARAPRO exam

Office software

Basic computer skills

Reports To

Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor

Work Schedule

7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday

Salary

$18.24 starting annual salary

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Must have a minimum of 48 semester hoursof secondary education or have passed the PRAXIS PARAPRO exam
One or two years related experience working with students with disabilities is preferred
Must pass the written test or meet the educational requirements of the "No Child Left Behind Act"
Ability to meet the requirements and apply for an Educational Aide Permit with the Ohio Department of Education
Ability to work effectively with students, this may include students who display aggressive, abusive, or inappropriate verbal and/or physical behavior
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively
Organizational and problem solving skills
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students
Knowledge and ability to apply behavior management techniques in enforcing school discipline in an appropriate context
Must possess the physical strength and ability required to lift, assist restrain, or pursue handicapped students
Clerical skills; including knowledge of office machines
Previous experience working with computers preferred
Maintains a good attendance record and is punctual