Paraprofessional

Title: Paraprofessional AideReports To: Superintendent or designeeEmployment Status: Full-time FLSA Status: Non-exemptPer salary Schedule M unless otherwise determined by the SuperintendentQUALIFICATIONS:High School diploma an Associates degree or 48 college semester hours or 72 college quarter hours or pass the ETS paraprofessional an Ohio State Board of Education Educational Aide and/or experience which evidences basic knowledge of email and computer a sincere desire to aid all students and work in cooperation with the lead classroom teachers/Intervention have a phone for communication drivers license and reliable pass a criminal background DESCRIPTION:Under immediate supervision of the classroom teacher work with handicapped/typical students in a one-on-one situation or small group situation providing instruction for personal care and/or the use of instructional aids; assists in the preparation of activities and projects; monitors student activities; uses positive guidance techniques; participates in evaluation team meetings when FUNCTIONS:Comprehension of Google Suite the safety of students as instructed by classroom teacher(s) in one-on-one small group situations using the approved the classroom teacher(s) with activities and projects (e.g. laminating copying materials bulletin boards project preparation and clean up etc.).Operates equipment (e.g. copier computer laminator etc.).Supervises students during recess/playground halls cafeteria periods (breakfast lunch) and may feed students; walks or assists students to and from restrooms buses and cabs; and with duties related to the general welfare of students (e.g. safety precautions self-help needs etc.).Climbs ladders to hang projects and store cooperates and helps supervise emergency preparedness drills (e.g. tornado fire etc.).Accompanies student(s) on class field trips or community for and assists with classroom parties snack-time positive guidance techniques to foster the development of self-control self-esteem positive social interactions as well as increased behavioral and academic students with handicap devices and in team evaluation meetings as to personal needs of students as required (e.g. soiled clothing toileting tasks cuts scrapes illness injuries etc.).Under the direction of school administration and observed by a certified staff member assists students with taking administer first aid and/or other medical needs of the out established behavioral plans and maintains a daily written communication log concerning the professionalism exhibits professional attire and models appropriate and disinfect the work area and equipment as and participate in parent conferences when CPR first aid communicable disease child abuse awareness behavior modification conflict resolution CPI training and other ODE required current with Positive Behavior Interventions as well as Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification and performs physical holds and restraints as other duties as assigned by the supervisor/ DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:May be asked to appear in court or to serve on an absence or Crisis Intervention appropriate workshops and seminars when requested by the required certificate(s) and/or license(s).Demonstrates regular and predictable to meetings and work assignments when requested by the exposure to blood bodily fluids and interaction with unruly lift pull push carry various items up to a max of 100 pounds (on wheels) (i.e. paper boxes supply delivery equipment etc.).Frequently required to sit stand walk talk hear see read speak reach stretch with hands and arms crouch kneel climb and all duties in conformity to the adopted Vision and Mission confidentiality of privileged understands and abides by the Ohio Revised Codes regulations for reporting child abuse and/or neglect. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of: Board policies and procedures; building policies and procedures; student discipline code; attendance reporting procedures; teaching methods and techniques; teaching materials supplies and aids; staff and student relations; evaluation team procedures; handicap student devices and equipment; positive guidance techniques; delegated nursing in: use of computer; handicap devices and to: interpret policies rules and regulations; communicate effectively; supervise students; instruct one-on-one or small groups; operate handicap devices and equipment; follow behavior plans; lift and move up to one hundred (100) pounds; maintain optimal energy maintain enthusiasm and to be able to develop effective working OPERATED:Assistive technology devices as well as ESC provided equipment (e.g. printer copier scanner laminator calculator fax machine postage meter phone system wheelchairs lifts audiovisual equipment etc.).TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:As per the Southern Ohio Educational Service Center Board Policy EVALUATION:As per the Southern Ohio Educational Service Center Board Policy Deadline: Until FilledAnticipated Start Date: October 2025Interested applicants should send a letter of interest resume at least three professional references and a copy of all credentials to:Casey Enochs Assistant SuperintendentSouthern Ohio Educational Service Center3321 Airborne Road Wilmington Ohio 45177Email: : ext. 1039Southern Ohio Educational Service Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression of any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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