What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional position at Dayton Business Technology High School?
Job Summary:
To plan, organize, implement, and evaluate appropriate instructional programs within the area of assignment that guide and encourage students to develop their abilities as they mature and function within society. Performs a variety of classroom support and student personal care services as directed under the supervision of an assigned teacher.
Minimum Education:
HS Diploma and/or Bachelor's Degree in Education or other related field
Required Licensure: Substitute License
Minimum Experience: Familiar with working with students for 1-2 years
Assigned Coordinator of Special Education and Teacher
Job Objectives: Employment Status: Regular/ Part Time
Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
Documentation of a clear criminal record.
Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
Valid Ohio Department of Education Permit appropriate for the assignment.
Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position.
Ability to physically manage students with disabilities.
Congenial disposition and strong diplomacy skills.
Satisfactory pre-employment and ongoing random drug tests results.
Ability to cope with stressful traffic, weather conditions and passenger distractions.
Note: Appointment requires successful completion and periodic renewal of state mandated and service center training requirements (e. g., communicable disease, child abuse, CPR, first aid, and/or behavioral management training).
Note: This assignment may require a valid driver's license, access/availability of a reliable vehicle, and/or completion of van driver training. Employees must meet all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center's insurance carrier.
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.
Checks with the teacher for instructions. Works with small groups and/or individual students. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear.
Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines and procedures.
Promotes a favorable image of the service center. Supports community/school partnerships that enhance the service center's operational effectiveness.
Helps students with remedial and/or enrichment activities. Reinforces instructional objectives introduced by the teacher. Maintains a positive learning environment.
Offers help when students ask or when their behavior suggests they need assistance. Avoids being intrusive. Solves student concerns discreetly.
Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed.
Assists with student mobility needs. Helps students use assistive and/or augmentative devices.
Positions students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line-of-sight, proximity to equipment, height of work surfaces, etc.).
Follows prescribed medical plans and/or assists students with personal hygiene care (e.g., toileting, catherterization, feeding, etc.) as trained by a licensed health care professional.
Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance, use in the work place throughout his/her employment with the District.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Physical Setting:
- Charter school
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
