Paraprofessional - Warren County Learning Center - Laura Farrell Campus - Franklin

Position Type :

Support Staff / Special Education Assistant

Date Posted : 1 / 2 / 2025

Location :

Warren County Learning Center - COG

District :

Southwest Ohio Council of Governments

SOUTHWEST OHIO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Warren County Educational Service Center, Learning Center Program provides educational and mental health services for students with social-emotional learning needs and behavioral challenges. Many students have experienced trauma which impacts their ability to self-regulate their emotional responses in the classroom setting. The role of a paraprofessional in the Learning Center Program could include supporting students in behavioral and emotional crisis, engaging in de-escalation and physical safety interventions, management of daily behavior logs, modeling school-wide positive behavior support and intervention expectations, supporting classroom instruction, and collaborating with intervention specialist and other support professionals. We are looking for professional, forward-thinking educators that are passionate about student progress and success. We are one program with three campuses in Franklin and Mason, Ohio. If you are looking for an environment where you can change the trajectory of a student's life, please reach out. We would love to talk to you.

Paraprofessional

Job Description

Title : Paraprofessional - Franklin Campus

Reports to : Assistant Superintendent of Student Programming and Services

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Qualifications : 1. High School Diploma or equivalent

2. Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license

3. Effective communication skills in English

4. Access to own motor vehicle

5. Ohio educational aide certificate

6. Ability to physically manage students with disabilities

7. Ability to lift 40 pounds unassisted

8. Ability to maneuver stairs unassisted

9. Pass criminal background check

General Duties : Under immediate supervision, works with students with special needs in alone-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 multi-factored evaluation meetings when requested.

Paraprofessionals whose job assignments include working with students with disabilities and students with issues that may result in poor school attendance, academic failure, restraint and / or seclusion, and social-emotional issues that may result in the students being unsuccessful in school must possess positive interpersonal skills and serve as role-models for youth because they serve unique roles where they can positively influence students in ways that are similar to licensed teachers, especially in the area of social-emotional behaviors.

Essential Functions :

• Assists students as instructed by classroom teacher(s) in one-on-one small group situations using approved curriculum.
• Assists the classroom teacher(s) with activities and projects (e.g., laminating, copying materials, bulletin boards, project preparation, and clean up, etc.). Helps to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Operates equipment (e.g., copier, typewriter, computer, laminator, etc.).
• Supervises students during recess / playground, halls, cafeteria periods 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 materials.
• Participates, cooperates, and helps supervise emergency preparedness drills (e.g., tornado, fire, etc.).
• Accompanies student(s) on class field trips or community experiences.
• Prepares for and assists with classroom parties, snack-time, etc.
• Uses positive guidance techniques to foster development of self-control, self-esteem, and positive social interactions.
• Assists students with accessing needed devices and equipment.
• Participates in team multi-factored evaluations, as requested.
• Attends to personal needs of students as required (soiled clothing, cuts, scrapes, illness, injuries, personal hygiene, toileting, catheterization, transfers, mobility lifting, carrying, etc., as trained by a licensed health care professional).
• Performs delegated nursing duties as directed by Registered Nurse according to Board Policy.
• Monitors all students until a parent / guardian arrives.
• Carries out established behavioral plans as approved by behavior management committee.
• Assists with the lifting, moving, and physical management of students (e.g., lifts and moves up to eighty (80) pounds).
• Maintains required certificate(s).
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Attends appropriate workshops and professional meetings.
• Performs all duties in conformity to the adopted Board Policy.
• Displays professional appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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