Instructional Aide/Paraprofessional

Position Type:

Educational Aide/Parapro/Support Staff/Aide

• General Education

Date Posted:

8/26/2024

Location:

Summit Academy Secondary School

• Middletown

Date Available:

09/01/2024

District:

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REPORTS TO: SCHOOL DIRECTOR

BASIC FUNCTION:

Classes at Summit Academy Schools typically consist of eighteen to twenty-five students with a teacher and an Intervention Specialist and/or Instructional Assistant. The primary role of the teacher is to teach the curriculum to the students; however, he/she is ultimately responsible for the activities and behaviors of the entire class. The role of the Instructional Assistant is to assist the teacher in the day-to-day functions of the classroom. The Instructional Assistant is responsible for co-teaching materials under the supervision of the general education teacher, actively participating in instruction, tutoring, and assisting in monitoring the classroom.

EMPLOYMENT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Obtain and maintain Educational Aide permit though Ohio Department of Education

• Ability to work with children who have special needs

• Ability to work with people

• Appropriate criminal records check by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal

• Identification and Investigation and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation

• Meets all health requirements as mandated by law

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with all employees

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist teacher in the implementation of instructional activities including co-teaching and tutoring small groups of students

• Participate in appropriate staff development activities to provide for professional growth

• Monitor student behavior and assist in classroom management plan for classroom

• Must be available to participate in after-school functions such as open houses, conferences or meetings•Assist teacher/school director in maintaining a clean and safe school environment

• Supervise students during transition time, lunch recess, bus duty, dismissal, assemblies, field trips, speakers

• Responsible for de-escalating student negative behaviors, using a variety of methods depending upon the needs of the individual student

• Maintain observation records as directed by teachers/administration

• Track student behavior

• Provide accurate and timely information as requested by teacher/administration

• Report dangerous behaviors/environments to school director or administration immediately

• Report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect through proper channels.

• Insure that all school records and observations are accurate, secure, and comply with Privacy Act and ORC 3319.321

• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information

• Take measures to insure student information is kept secure (i.e., talking in an area where information may be overheard by others).

• Suggest to instructor any accommodation that would better meet a student's needs

• Provides instructor with input regarding student behavior, academic performance and IEP progress

• Communicate student concerns with teacher/staff as needed.

• Perform any other task or activity as directed by administration.

• All other responsibilities as set forth by the Building Director and CEO.