Special Education Paraprofessional

KETTERING CITY SCHOOLS; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering City Schools is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Kettering, OH. The role provides support to students with special needs and assists the classroom teacher with instructional and behavioral strategies.

Position is 7 hours per day, with duties including supervision on bus routes, playground, and other school settings. Immediate start for qualified candidates who meet the stated educational requirements and permit.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associates Degree or 48 semester/72 quarter hours or PARAPRO Test passage.
• Valid Ohio educational aide permit.
• Must pass criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher with routine classroom policies and procedures.
• Adapt classroom activities and materials to support instructional and behavioral skills.
• Assist with physical activities including helping students in/out of wheelchairs and lifting where needed.
• Monitor students across school environments to maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Assistance to students

Team collaboration

Communication with parents/teachers

Education

Associate degree or 48/72 college credits

PARAPRO Test passage or state paraprofessional standards

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

KETTERING CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

580 Lincoln Park Blvd. Ste. 105

KETTERING, OHIO 45429-2584

Telephone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

MINDY MCCARTY-STEWART KEN MILLER

Superintendent Asst. Superintendent of Human Capital

TO: All Kettering City School District locations and outside locations as designated by the Assistant Superintendent of Human Capital.

POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

LOCATION: JOHN F. KENNEDYELEMENTARYSCHOOL

Effectiveimmediately

GENERAL INFORMATION: This position will be 7 hours per day. The primary responsibility will be to provide support and assistance with students identified with special needs.

• To assist the special education teacher in carrying out the routine policies and procedures of the classroom and building to which the aide is assigned.
• To adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom instructional and behavioral skills.
• To assist teachers with required physical activity including walking, stooping, bending, assisting students in/out of wheelchairs including lifting/supporting students with physical needs.
• To assist teachers with monitoring students within a variety of school environment (ex. on/off bus, playground, restroom including toileting, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be Highly Qualified – Possess a 2-year Associates Degree or 2 years of college credits (48 semester or 72 quarter hrs.) or passage of state paraprofessional standards exam (PARAPRO Test).

• Valid Ohio educational aide permit.
• Must pass criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job including adapting to changing work priorities, communicating effectively with students, parents, and teachers, maintaining confidentiality, working as part of a team, and must possess problem-solving skills.

SALARY: According to approved salary schedule. THIS IS A SPREAD PAY POSITION

KETTERING BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time