Paraprofessional/Teacher's Aide

ParaProfessional/ Teacher's Aide:

This is a full time position with benefits. It is a 9 month/school year position with stretch pay that continues year round.

EssentialFunctions:
 Checks with the teacher for instructions and seeks advice when expectations are
unclear
 Works with small groups and/or individual students
 Upholds school policies and procedures
 Helps students with remedial and/or enrichment activities by reinforcing instruction
materials introduced by the teacher
 Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance
 Supports an inclusive educational environment
 Helps students use assisted 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.)
 Complies with personal hygiene rules and standard sanitation procedures
 Actively participates in programmed recreational activities as directed
 Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information
 Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety
 Does not leave students unsupervised
 Watches for student behavior that may indicate a problem (e.g., profanity, teasing,
bullying, distress, etc.) and intervenes and/or reports concerns immediately
 Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code
 Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed
 Performs clerical work related to classroom activities
 Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a neat appearance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

 Experience working with children - preferred
 Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing and listening skills
 Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position
 Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive learning environment
 Performs prescribed activities efficiently with limited supervision
 Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions
 Exercises self-control and perseverance when dealing with students
 Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual
 Congenial disposition and strong diplomacy skills

Qualifications:
 High School diploma
 Valid Ohio Department of Educational Aide Permit - not needed to apply
 Documentation of a clean criminal record

Terms of Employment:
 One hundred eighty five (185) day annual contract or per school calendar

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23,500.00 - $24,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with children: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23,500 - $24,500