Special Education Paraprofessional

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

Job summary

OAKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Kettering, OH is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with special needs. The role runs seven hours per day and focuses on assisting the teacher with instructional and behavioral goals.

The paraprofessional will adapt activities under supervision, monitor students in various settings, and contribute to a safe, positive learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2 years of college credits or PARAPRO Test.
• Valid Ohio educational aide permit.
• Must pass criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher with routine classroom policies and procedures.
• Adapt classroom activities and materials under teacher direction to support instruction and behavior goals.
• Assist with student mobility and safe handling, including assisting students in/out of wheelchairs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or 2 years college credits

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 4897989
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Dec 02, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

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: OAKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Effective immediately

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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES, Partial List:

• 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, 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).

• 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

Contact Information

• Suzanne Chuvalas
• META Columbus Office 2100 Citygate Drive
• Columbus, Ohio 43219
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]