Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Description Title:BUILDING ASSISTANT/INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE Reports To:Principal Job 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 one-on-one instructional assistance under the direct supervision of the qualified teacher. Minimum Qualifications: · Valid Ohio teacher’s license or certificate appropriate for the assignment. · Minimum of two years experience. · Documented evidence of a clear criminal record. Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 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 year. •Supervises cafeteria as needed, •Remains 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 self-discipline 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 activities. •Aides to instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter. •Carries out lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. •Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc. •Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction. •Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. •Helps to evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and helps to prepare progress reports. •If needed, communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program. •Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. •Aides to create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers. •Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities. •Completes other duties as assigned. Abilities Required: 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 work-related supplies and equipment • Performs activities that may require reaching, crouching, and/or kneeling • Exercises self-control and perseverance when dealing with students • Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual • Travels to meetings and work assignments Working 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 equipment Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by City Day Community School. City 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.

Salary : $30,000 - $34,000