Paraprofessional / Educational Aide (Lower School)
Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve
Full-time
On-site
Ohio, United States
- Position Type:
Support Staff/Aide - Date Posted:
11/26/2025 - Location:
ESC of the Western Reserve - District:
ESC of the Western Reserve Paraprofessional / Aide - Part Time or Full Time Available - Ensure safety of students
- Work with students both individually and in small groups
- Assist students with classwork
- Play learning games
- Assist students with programmed materials
- Assist with recess supervision, restroom breaks, etc.
- Assist students with make-up work if absent
- Promote good social relationships between children
- Prepare materials for class projects
- Distribute communiqués to be sent home with children
- Assist students with toilet and self care needs as necessary
- Duplicate materials for class
- Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
- Maintain district confidentiality, e.g., student records; free/reduced lunch forms; student test scores, family information, assessment results, etc.
- Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
- Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
- Attend meetings and in-services as required
- Implement teacher directives
- Collect data as directed by assigned teacher
- Helps students move from one activity to another in the classroom
- Assists teacher with checking of individual skills of children
- Explains school rules to children
- Aids students with getting in and out of wearing apparel and footwear, i.e., coats, boots, mittens, shoes and gym clothes, when appropriate
- Assists in maintaining bulletin boards
- Grades papers, if applicable
- Supervises children in keeping their area clean
- May change diapers, pullups, potty train, when appropriate
- Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
- Effective, active listening skills
- Organizational and problem solving skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
- Student management skills
- Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as responsible citizens
- By example, instill in students the practice of ethical principles
- Assist with special school projects
- Chaperone field trips
- Administer first aid to children as necessary
- Prepare supply, material, and equipment requisitions as directed by immediate supervisor
- Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
- Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher or Principal
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Two years of higher education; associate's degree or higher; or passing score on State Parapro Assessment
Must be patient, nurturing, and caring in interactions with children
Performance Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Equipment Operated:
• Computer
• Copy machine
• Printer
• Telephone
• Fax machine
• Calculator
Additional Working Conditions:
• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Interaction among unruly children; CPI training is beneficial
• Evening/weekend/summer work
• Occasional lift, carry, pushes various items
Terms of Employment:
Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of
Support Services Personnel.
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