Substitute Instructional Assistant

Twinsburg City School District; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Twinsburg City School District is seeking a Substitute Instructional Paraprofessional to assist certified staff and support students in the classroom. This role involves reinforcing academic skills, aiding special needs students, and managing classroom behavior. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma and an Educational Aide Permit. The position requires working closely with diverse groups and understanding special education needs. A commitment to student confidentiality and compassion is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Educational Aide Permit issued by the Ohio Department of Education is necessary.
• Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified staff with students to meet instructional goals.
• Guide students in reinforcing reading, language arts, and math skills.
• Assist with classroom management and supervision during activities.

Skills

Instructional support

Communication skills

Ability to assist special needs students

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Educational Aide Permit issued by the Ohio Department of Education

Tools

Personal computers

Job description

Substitute Instructional Paraprofessional - Dodge

Hours Per Day: 7.5 hours per day – everyday until the end of the school year.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non‑instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non‑instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement and IEP objectives.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize participation.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Educational Aide Permit issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status

Non‑exempt