This floating paraprofessional will fill vacancies primarily at the IEC (Independence Education Center). This para will also fill vacancies in other NwOESC para positions primarily in Defiance county, and will be a full time NwOESC employee.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
- Meets mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher
- Educational aide permit required.
- Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
- Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
- Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
- Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
Essential Functions:
1. Arrives on time prepared to work. Complies with established work schedules.
- Provides student assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc., as directed.
- Assists individuals and small student groups with remedial or enrichment activities.
- Reinforces instructional objectives introduced by the teacher/intervention specialist.
- Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students assimilate into the school environment. Helps implement classroom accommodations as directed by the teacher.
- Encourages student accountability, active participation, cooperation, punctuality, dependability, etc.
- Assists with non-classroom activities (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, etc.).
2. Exemplifies professionalism to enhance NwOESC and member district public images.
- Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality work results. Performs all aspects of the job.
- Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record. Provides prompt notice of delays or absences.
- Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
- Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
- Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
LOCATION: Public schools in Defiance, Henry, Fulton, and Williams counties. This paraprofessional be assigned to short or long term vacancies and will fill in for NwOESC paraprofessionals.
CONTRACT: Per the 2025-26 school calendar.
DEADLINE: Until Filled
SALARY: Per the adopted salary schedule based on training and experience
BENEFITS: Paid sick leave and personal leave. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance are available. Membership in SERS.