Substitute Instructional Paraprofessional (Employed by the ESCCO)--$18.50/hour

Dublin City Schools; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Dublin City School District in Dublin, OH seeks a substitute aide to support Special Education students and assist the Intervention Specialist in classroom activities. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with options under No Child Left Behind for additional education.

Applicants will be employees of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio. The position emphasizes assisting in instruction, maintaining a safe learning environment, and protecting student confidentiality,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No Child Left Behind compliant option: 48 semester hours / 72 quarter hours or an associate degree.
• Ability to assist in reading, writing and mathematics per eligibility.
• Neat appearance and professional demeanor.
• Experience with or ability to work with children preferred.
• Alternative qualifications as determined by the Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in completing classroom activities assigned by the Intervention Specialist.
• Support routine classroom and school activities and IEP services.
• Prepare classroom materials, displays, and accommodations/modifications.
• Support Special Education students in regular education classes and attend class as needed.
• Maintain a good learning environment and classroom management.
• Assist with health care needs and use of adaptive equipment as required.
• Participate in professional growth activities and ensure student safety.
• Establish cooperative professional relationships and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Classroom assistance

IEP support

Behavior management

Student health care support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 semester hours / 72 quarter hours

Associate degree (or higher)

Reading/writing/math readiness assessment knowledge

Job description

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or training and experience that are considered equivalent.
• In response to the federal legislation known as No Child Left Behind, ONE of the following requirements is needed for compliance:
• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as 48 semester or 72 quarter hours as verified by college transcript from an accredited institution of higher education); OR
• Obtain an associate (or higher) degree from an accredited institution of higher education (defined as any associate degree program from an accredited institution of higher education); O
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment -- (i) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading,writing and mathematics; or (ii) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in readiness for reading, writing, and mathematics.
• A neat appearance.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To

Building Principal

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists students in the completion of classroom activities assigned by the Intervention Specialist.
• Assists the Intervention Specialist in routine classroom and school activities, implementation of IEP services, behavior plans, student assessment, playground and lunch duty.
• Assists in the preparation of classroom materials, displays, and individual student accommodations and modifications.
• Assists Special Education students in regular education classes, including attending class with student and providing student supports as needed and or indicated on IEP.
• Assists Intervention Specialist in maintaining a good learning environment, including classroom management.
• Assists students with personal health care needs such as toileting, personal hygiene and use of adaptive equipment.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Ensures the safety of students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
• Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Substitute

SALARY:

$18.50 / HR

Applicants who are selected will be employees of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio

The Dublin City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.