Specialized Paraprofessional - Fairfield Career Center

Reynoldsburg City School District; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynoldsburg City Schools is seeking a Specialized Paraprofessional to assist in supervising and instructing students with special needs under a certificated teacher in a special education classroom.

The role includes observing student progress, implementing instructional plans, and providing clerical support to teachers. Requires a high school diploma and an Ohio Education Aide permit; 1–2 years paraprofessional experience preferred. 192 work days; non-exempt.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ohio Education Aide permit with ESEA credential required.
• Experience as a paraprofessional preferred (1–2 years).

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated teachers with lesson delivery and assessments.
• Observe and document student progress; implement instructional plans.
• Prepare daily behavior charts and support classroom activities.
• Assist students with toileting, feeding, and use of adaptive equipment as needed.
• Maintain records and write reports/logs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Classroom management

Organization

Problem solving

Technology literacy

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Ohio Education Aide permit with ESEA credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Job description

Reports to Building Principal

Contract Length 192 work days

Exempt/Non- exempt Non-exempt

Department Classified

Reynoldsburg City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Primary Job Function:

The Reynoldsburg City Schools’ Specialized Paraprofessional is responsible for assisting in the supervision and instruction of special needs students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in a special education classroom; observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction; and providing clerical support to teachers

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid state of Ohio Education Aide permit with ESEA credential
• One (1) to two (2) years’ experience working a paraprofessional role preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primary functions may include the following duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.

Instruction

• Assists teachers with lesson delivery and assessments
• Prepares daily behavior charts
• Assists students with classroom activities such as art, music, and physical education classes

Classroom Management

• Intervenes with students if their behavior is not appropriate
• Prepares daily behavior charts

Physical Needs

• Assists students in toileting, diapering and clothing when necessary
• Assists students at lunch by picking up their lunch trays, cutting food and feeding them if necessary
• Assists students with wheelchairs, standers, walkers, and other adaptive equipment
• Dispenses medications to students as directed;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Knowledge of basic mathematics; Proficient in Microsoft
• Knowledge of industry best practices for paraprofessionals
• Skilled at effective verbal and written communication
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Skilled in collaboration and decision-making, seeking consensus whenever possible
• Skilled in conflict resolution
• Ability to perform oral reading to students individually or in
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to interact with students to maintain discipline, order and resolve disciplinary problems
• Ability to assist students with various physical and intellectual needs
• Ability to handle behavioral situations in a calm and effective manner
• Ability to maintain accurate records and write reports and logs
• Ability to “think outside the box”
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to promote positive staff morale
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regards to leadership, performance and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is required to sit or stand and move around for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds onoccasion.
• Working Conditions – The employee in this position may experience occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. The employee may also be required to interact with unruly children.
• Driving Requirement – This position may require

The physical demands described here are a representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in keeping with law.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employee’s supervisor and or appointing authority.