Ohio Department Of Education Uniontown , OH 44685
Posted 3 weeks ago
Position: Paraprofessional Aide
Location: Lake Primary School
Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Special Services
Hours: 7 hrs. per day
Description: Lake Paraprofessionals provide assistance to a variety of students who require one on one assistance with daily activities to maximize their potential. Students may have a variety of needs including medical, behavioral, cognitive, and sensory. Applicants should be calm and poised individuals with a passion for all kids, utilizing their ability to be flexible based on the needs of the students they serve. Also, the position will be covering staff lunches.
NOTE: Paraprofessional Permit (Educational Aide Permit) required
High School diploma required
Paraprofessional permit required
Previous experience assisting students with learning in public school settings
Previous aide experience preferred
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor during stressful situations
Experience with difficult behaviors or behavior disorders preferred
Ability to work with students with varying levels of disability and behavior disorders
Skilled in student management
Exemplary work attendance history
Positive reference/recommendation from employer/supervisor
Conflict resolution experience
Team and department compatibility
Computer skills and excellent keyboarding skills
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others and collaborate with all staff members
Demonstrates the ability to work well with students - approachable
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Ability to stand, walk and move in outdoor conditions and/or settings
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations and environments
Displays professionalism, confidentiality, strong character, and excellent work ethic
Models responsibility, honesty, respect, integrity, citizenship, commitment, and leadership skills
Qualifications and duties according to job description
Salary and benefits according to negotiated contract
All duties and behavior will be conducted morally and ethically
Essential Functions: (The below lists are not ranked in order of importance)
Ensure safety of students
Assist children in moving from one area to another and keep on schedule
Organize and assist on field trips
Assist regular classroom teacher with classroom projects and study groups
Contact parents of students when necessary when requested by either teacher or parent
Work with special education students individually and in small groups
Aid student with their tasks, read to students, conduct activities that work to maintain previous teaching
Assist students with regular classwork
Promote good social relationships between children
Assist student's according to IEP
Maintain familiarity with students IEP and ETR
Assist students who need help eating
Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., custody papers, medical records, communication with parents and other teachers.
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
Assist students in purchasing lunch if needed
Observe students when they are eating to prevent choking
Monitor student behavior - be ready to de-escalate, pursue, or separate - utilize PBIS techniques effectively and correctly to maintain safety
Get all students to the correct buses on time
Supervise students in the cafeteria, playground, hall and/or classroom, recess
Direct and discipline children according to the directions of the classroom teacher and/or refer disciplinary cases to the building principal
Circulate and spot difficult situations before they develop into problems
Supervise games and safety precautions during use of playground equipment
Report any damaged, broken or dangerous equipment to the building principal immediately
Supervise children passing to and from the classroom to the cafeteria, gym, assemblies, or other activities
Make sure children do not enter restricted supervision areas of the building
Make sure children do not loiter in the halls, washrooms, or other unsupervised areas
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Encourage and help special education students in the selection of high interest reading material and mathematics material
Assist in the modification of assignments
Play learning games to foster understanding of material
Prepare materials for class projects
Distribute communiques to be sent home with the students
Make school related telephone calls for teacher
Administer first-aid to students
Keep permanent records up-to-date when requested
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or building principal
Keep track of student's belongings, e.g., wallets, money, lunches, glasses, hats
Cheek book bags for notes from home, permission slips, etc.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Less than one year related experience
Appropriate State of Ohio certification license, i.e., Paraprofessional certification (Educational Aide Permit)
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the superintendent and/or board of education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Patience and understanding
Equipment Operated:
Monitors
Computer/printer
Copier
Phone
Additional Working Conditions:
Occasional interaction among unruly children
Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
Occasional requirement to travel e.g., field trips
Frequent requirement to stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, and crouch
Occasional requirement to "2-person lift" and carry children up to approximately 80 pounds
Occasional operate of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to school on all scheduled days
Occasional requirement to climb, kneel, sit, and balance
Occasional requirement to work overtime
Occasional requirement to lift and carry (i.e. children) up to approximately 50 pounds
Occasional overtime work will be requested and expected of the employee
All duties and behavior will be conducted morally and ethically. Acts that are deemed as lewd, sexual or inappropriate will be viewed as unacceptable and may be considered as grounds for administrative action, dismissal, or termination of contract.
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.
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