What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Classroom Intervention Paraprofessional - Powhatan Elementary position at OHIO VALLEY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER?
POSITION IS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY!
This job will work closely with students with special needs, including students with speech deficits.
**Salary based on years of experience in Education and the OVESC Salary Schedule**
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates Degree, or
- High school diploma, with successful completion of Paraprofessional Assessment
- Ability to work with students with behavioral challenges
- Ohio Educational Aide certificate
- BCI/FBI background check
- Physically capable to do student transfers as necessary to maintain the care of students in the classrooms
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the care, welfare, safety and security of students and staff members.
- Maintain respect at all times of confidential information, e.g., student IEP’s, testing information, student and staff information.
- Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of teacher planned activities.
- Assist with the presentation of lessons and activities to small groups of students after appropriate teacher training.
- Supervise and monitor students in all school settings based on teacher instructions.
- Participation in team approach for development of behavior management strategies designed to increase pro-social skills and decrease challenging behaviors.
- Assist teachers in implementing behavior management plans necessary for the education of students.
- Assist in completion of necessary documentation and paperwork for charting behavior and academic progress.
- Assist in maintaining cleanliness and appearance of the classroom
- Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation.
- Attend work regularly and punctually.
- Work cooperatively and positively with others in small groups.
- Handle emotionally charged situations in a calm manner.
- Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to authorities as required by law.
- Promotes a positive image of the OVESC and school districts.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
- Such other duties as assigned by the OVESC Superintendent, or his/her designee
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $14.20 per hour
Expected hours: 28 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14