Paraprofessional (Defiance County)

Currentjob locations include:

IEC Full-Time Special Education IEC Monday-Friday 7:45 am- 8:30 am (bus aide) 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm (bus aide) 2:30 pm- 4:45 pm (travel to IEC) *paid lunch

IEC Full-Time Special Education IEC Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 3:15 pm *paid lunch

IEC Part-Time Bus Driver IEC Monday-Friday 9:30 am -1:30 pm

MinimumQualifications:

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
• Meets mandated state/federal criteria.
• Educational aide permit required.
• Displays flexibility reliability self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Effective communication problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.

EssentialFunctions:

1. Arrives on time prepared to work. Complies with established work schedules.

• Provides student assistance with daily living activities behavior management discrete trial training instructional support social skills training task redirection etc. as directed.
• Assists individuals and small student groups with remedial or enrichment activities.
• Reinforces instructional objectives introduced by the teacher/intervention specialist.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students assimilate into the school environment. Helps implement classroom accommodations as directed by the teacher.
• Encourages student accountability active participation cooperation punctuality dependability etc.
• Assists with non-classroom activities (e.g. arrival/departure lunch recess field trips etc.).

2. Exemplifies professionalism to enhance NwOESC and member district public images.

• Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality work results. Performs all aspects of the job.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record. Provides prompt notice of delays or absences.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.

CONTRACT: Per the 2025-26 school calendar.

DEADLINE: Until Filled

SALARY: Per the adopted salary schedule based on training and experience

BENEFITS: Paid sick leave and personal leave. Health dental vision and life insurance are available. Membership in SERS.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority