Substitute Paraprofessional - As Needed

WILLOUGHBY-EASTLAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Eastlake (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

WILLOUGHBY-EASTLAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT in Ohio is seeking a Substitute Paraprofessional As Needed to support students with assigned tasks, including assisting with physical activities and reinforcing classroom rules when teachers are absent. The position pays $13.00 per hour.

The role requires the Ohio Educational Aide permit or equivalent; applicants must also meet one state requirement such as ParaPro or an associate degree, with the ability to lift at least fifty pounds and to communicate

Qualifications

• Ohio requires Educational Aide permit or equivalent credential.
• Must meet ParaPro Assessment or have an associate degree or higher.
• Ability to complete at least 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours.
• Strong communication with students, staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned student with physical tasks as required (lift at least 50 lb).
• Reinforce class rules when the regular teacher is absent.
• Assist substitute teacher and work with small groups.
• Accompany students on trips to the office or nurse and support evaluations.

Skills

Follow instructions

Positive reinforcement

Teamwork

Communication

Stress management

Education

Educational Aide permit

ParaPro Assessment

Associate's Degree or higher

48 semester hours / 72 quarter hours

Job description

Substitute Position: Paraprofessional As Needed

Hourly Rate of Pay: $13.00

Primary Duties: Assist student to whom assigned in physical tasks as required (must be able to lift at least fifty pounds); reinforce class rules when teacher is absent; assist substitute teacher; listen to student recitations, readings and other curriculum tasks; work with small groups to reinforce materials/academics initially introduced by the teacher; reinforce behavior management techniques; accompany student(s) when trips to the office and/or school nurse are necessary; and serve as resource person, as requested, to the student evaluation team conferring about one of the students to whom assigned. May require changing, toileting, stander, feeding, etc. Duties as assigned per the needs of the student.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: This person must be able to follow instructions and project positive reinforcement; work well with others; relate to and work well with students; communicate with students, staff and the public, both individually and in group situations; good verbal and written skills desired; be able to improvise in difficult and/or unusual situations and be able to function under stress. Good verbal and written skills desired.

Characteristics/Traits: Must maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance; have control over emotions; be self-motivated, punctual, dependable in attendance, reliable in work habits, and be task oriented; exercise discretion and good judgment; be in good physical and mental health; be of good moral character; and be able to derive some degree of satisfaction interacting with students.

Education/Training: The Ohio Department of Education requires a one-year Educational Aide permit. Applicants must also meet one State of Ohio requirement: Have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test, hold an Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or have completed at least 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience: Previous experience in special education and/or vocational education preferred.