Paraprofessional Attendant

Building assignment: To be determined

Title: Attendant

Reports To: Principal and Assigned Teacher

Evaluated By: Principal

Job Location: As Assigned

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of personal care services that enable students with disabilities to participate in the educational program.

Job Index Number: 505

FLSA Status:

Minimum Education:

• Associate's degree, sixty (60) credit hours of higher education or passage of the ODE paraprofessional exam

Minimum Experience:

• None.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in a daycare or classroom setting assisting in the instruction and/or supervision of children

Required Licensure: An Educational Aide Permit with an "ESEA Qualified" designation

Essential Functions (includes % of time spent on the job):

• Helps with bus loading and unloading procedures.

• Inspects harnesses, restraints, and other safety devices. Immediately corrects or reports unsafe conditions and/or defective equipment.

• Assists with student mobility needs. Helps students use assistive and/or augmentative devices.

• Follows prescribed medical plans and/or assists students with personal hygiene care (e.g. toileting, catheterization, etc.) as trained by a licensed health care professional.

• Helps feed students. Complies with personal hygiene rules and standard sanitation procedures.

Other Responsibilities:

• Renders basic first aid and administers student medications when a school nurse is not available.

• Supervises rest periods when applicable.

• Accompany students on class field trips or community experiences.

• Clean and/or sanitize classroom materials, toys, play and work areas.

• Performs other duties as directed.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift students up to 50 pounds using a 1-person lift, or up to 100 pounds using a 2-person lift, pivot with the weight and transport up to 10 feet. Lifts may be conducted up to 20 times per day depending on assignment.

• Assist students in transition between classes in less than 5 minute passing time by walking, guiding, or pushing student.

• Assist students on steps as they board and exit transportation vehicles. Assistance includes supporting, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 300 pounds.

• Physically restrain students who may weigh up to 300 pounds for no more than 30 minutes at a time.

• Move from seated position on the floor to standing and moving about the classroom at least 15-20 times per 3-hour period.

• Ability to run after and catch a student in flight. Running may occur on hard, soft and uneven surfaces.

• Fine motor skills required for use in pincher grasp and typing.

Working Conditions:

• Work is generally indoors in an office and school setting.

Performance Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions and procedures of the West Carrollton City Schools. The supervisor shall assess/rate the individual's job performance against the responsibilities and essential elements that are applicable and included in this job description. The West Carrollton City Schools Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. The job description does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors and unforeseen events.