Special Education Paraprofessional

Job DescriptionTitle:BUILDING ASSISTANT/INSTRUCTIONAL AIDEReports To:PrincipalJob Objectives:Instructs students and facilitates their learning in the absence of the regular teacher. Supports student learning in the academic classroom; often providing group or oneonone instructional assistance under the direct supervision of the qualified Qualifications: Valid Ohio teachers license or certificate appropriate for the assignment. Minimum of two years experience. Documented evidence of a clear criminal and EssentialFunctions:The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. Duties of this job include but are not limited to:Provides classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans. Maintains a safe and orderly environment. Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned. Maintains a professional appearance as an example to students. Leads special programs throughout the school cafeteria as neededRemains at school the entire school day unless otherwise instructed to leave by building principal. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities. Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage selfdiscipline and responsibility. Communicates effectively with parents when needed. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated. Supports the instruction of reading language arts social studies mathematics and science to students in a classroom utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning to instruct students in citizenship and basic subject out lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized andsmall group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each a variety of instruction strategies such as inquiry group discussion lecture discovery lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the to evaluate students academic and social growth keeps appropriate records and helps to prepare progress needed communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students progress and interpret the school student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health attitude and learning to create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays bulletin boards and interest professional competence through inservice education activities provided by professional growth other duties as :The following aptitudes and physical skills are essential for the successful performance of assigned duties. Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude Skillfully manages individual group and organizational interactions Communicates effectively using verbal nonverbal and writing skills Organizes tasks and manages time effectively Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts Lifts carries and/or moves workrelated supplies and equipment Performs activities that may require reaching crouching and/or kneeling Exercises selfcontrol and perseverance when dealing with students Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual Travels to meetings and work assignmentsWorking Conditions:Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle Duties may require detailed paperwork Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines Duties may require working extended hours Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipmentPerformance Evaluation:Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by City Day Community Day Community School is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables emerging technologies improved operating procedures productivity factors and unforeseen events.

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