Job Title: Paraprofessional II (RTI)
Reports to: Building Principal
Supervised by: Classroom Teacher, Title I Coordinator
Location: Miami Whitewater Elementary
Southwest Local School District, situated in the southwestern corner of Ohio, is composed of: Harrison Elementary School, Miami Whitewater Elementary School, Crosby Elementary School, the Southwest Early Childhood Learning Center, Harrison Junior School and William Henry Harrison High School. The District has achieved an “Excellent” rating from the Ohio Department of Education for the past four years and each of our schools have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with Blue Ribbon Awards for Excellence in Education.
Our Mission: "Academic and Social Growth for all students, every day!"
Our Motto: "Excellence through Relationships"
Our Core Values: Trust, Respect, Ownership and Leadership
Southwest Local School District believes in providing the best possible learning environment by hiring, developing and retaining quality personnel. We believe that education needs to take a leadership role in improving society by enhancing activities/programs that help develop well-rounded students who can cope with everyday pressures. We are seeking a Paraprofessional II (RTI) for the 2024 - 2025 school year and beyond to join our team at Miami Whitewater Elementary.
Job Summary: The paraprofessional II (RTI) is responsible for providing one-to-one and/or small group intervention in the areas of reading and math as directed by the classroom teacher.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the teacher and/or data teams in implementing the instructional program (reading/math).
• Follow directions of the teacher to provide a positive program for students.
• Receive instructional materials and equipment and distribute according to the teacher's directions.
• Locate, gather and prepare instructional materials as needed.
• Supervise small groups, including introduction of new material, when teacher is conducting one-on-one testing or activity or during group activity.
• Ability to supplement material on the spur-of-the-moment to provide interventions.
• Ability to track interventions and share data with teacher and/or data teams.
• Become familiar with and be able to assist students with computer and computer programs.
• Assists in accomplishing school goals.
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions (scheduling, copying...)for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom interventions.
• Responds to emergency situations (injured student, fights...) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Attends related workshops and in-service training sessions.
• Meets any additional requirements that may be required to meet paraprofessional licensing.
• Performs other duties as assigned by teacher and/or administrator.

Qualifications – To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:

• High School diploma required.
• Valid certificate / license as issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
• One or more of the following required to meet ODE HQT: passage of the Praxis ParaPro Exam, 60 credit hours of higher education or associates degree or higher.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student, staff, or sensitive information is non negotiable.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and the community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written and oral communications.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and BOE policies.
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills. verbal (including listening) and non-verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to provide demonstrated leadership in the execution of communication strategies. Must be able to work independently.
• Pushing the agenda and goals of the school district is imperative.
• Political acumen and organizational support is strong focus as well.

Benefits:
Southwest Local School District participates in the Southwest Ohio Organization for School Health (SWOOSH). SWOOSH is a health and wellness consortium for school districts and government agencies that come together to provide stability and quality access to health care and benefits to all eligible members. Full-time employees have access to the benefits below:

• Retirement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance – 100% paid by District
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Benefits
• Paid Time Off

Southwest Local School District 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.