Special Education Paraprofessional

Anova Education; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Kettering, Ohio seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to provide support for high school students with special needs. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, adapting classroom materials, and supporting students during activities. Applicants must meet qualifications, including a valid educational aide permit and relevant education. This position offers spread pay according to the approved salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be Highly Qualified – Possess a 2-year Associates Degree or 2 years of college credits or state paraprofessional standards exam.
• Must pass criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening.
• Competencies required include effective communication, maintaining confidentiality, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, communicate effectively, and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher in classroom policies and procedures.
• Adapt classroom activities and materials to support students.
• Assist with physical activities and monitoring students in various environments.
• Monitor students in various settings to maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability to changing priorities

Education

2-year Associates Degree or equivalent college credits

Valid Ohio educational aide permit

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:

FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL

Effective 2025-26 School Year

GENERAL INFORMATION:

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

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES, Partial List:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. To assist teachers with required physical activity including walking, stooping, bending, assisting students in/out of wheelchairs including lifting/supporting students with physical needs.
4. 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, Partial List:

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).

1. Valid Ohio educational aide permit.
2. Must pass criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening.
3. 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.

SALES:

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

KETTERING BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER