Paraprofessional

Qualifications:

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education or hold an associate’s (or higher) degree, or pass a formal state or local academic assessment of, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing or assist in readiness for reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Appropriate State of Ohio certification (Aide Permit)
• Demonstrate a sincere desire to aid all students
• Good health, high moral character, and good attendance record
• 18 years of age or more
• Valid Driver’s License

General Description:

• Provide educational support including tutoring, classroom management, organization of materials, and computer assistance for students under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher.  

Essential Functions:

• Provide assistance for students when requested by the student or supervising teacher.
• Is familiar and consistently adheres to the WCESC Policy handbook, District Code of Conduct, classroom routine and structure and each student’s individualized education plan.
• As requested, will assist the classroom teacher and related service provider in the development, implementation, and documentation of student’s English Learning plan.
• Assist student(s) participating in general education classes.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds and assist children with physical and personal needs.
• Ensure the safety of all students in the school environment by supervising students during periods of transitions.
• Perform clerical duties such as duplicating materials, development of classroom materials and maintaining required records.
• Assist in the maintenance and organization of classroom equipment and materials.
• Maintain objectivity, professionalism, and confidentiality with students and parents.
• Respond to all student in kind, fair and interested manner.
• Promote good social relationships, communication, and interactions between students.
• Serve as a role model for students by conducting themselves in a professional manner in dress, action, and language.
• When requested, attend and participate in all appropriate meetings pertaining to needs of English Language Learners, team meetings, and staff meetings.
• Complete all required training related to services being delivered to English Language Learners and any other applicable training related to the safe and effective management of students.
• Assist teachers of English Language Learners in the classroom to increase student understanding and learning in the classroom, homework assignments, etc.  Work directly with tutoring students as needed.
• Assist students and parents in the understanding of district and school procedures, such as: attendance, absence procedures, school bus transportation, discipline policy, and procedural processes.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a role model for students on how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings;
• Helps instill in students the believe in practice of ethical principals and democratic values; and
• Conducts other duties related to the paraprofessional’s duties as assigned by the supervisor, principal, and / or the local superintendent of schools.

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, tissue.
• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions.
• Occasion interaction among unruly children.