Horizon Science Academy Primary is seeking a full-time Educational Aide/Paraprofessional. The Educational Aide/Paraprofessional will provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision and instruction of students; managing student behavior; and monitoring free play.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides instruction to the student in a variety of individual and small group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and ensuring the student’s access to his/her least restrictive environment.
• Intercepts negative behaviors utilizing appropriate approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.
• Exercises self-control and perseverance when dealing with students.
• Supervises individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. recess supervision, restroom breaks, hallways, cafeteria, community field trips, bus loading areas, parking lots, classrooms, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assists in supervising students during any and all emergency drills or during actual emergencies.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Follow all School policies and procedures as stated in the Policies and Procedures Handbook.
• Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards
• Any additional duties as determined by the Principal of the school.

CERTIFICATE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Obtain and maintain Educational Aide permit though Ohio Department of Education; or obtained an associate degree (or higher) at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (evidence is an official transcript); or a valid I Ohio Professional Educator License.
• Required criminal background check.
• Employment may require successful completion of online training courses in areas such as but not limited to: communicable disease, child abuse, CPR, first aid, student privacy, behavioral management training, etc.
• Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Horizon Science Academy offers its employees a wide range of benefits including:

• Contribution to your State and or Federal Retirement Plan (STRS)
• Medical and dental insurance (60% of your monthly premiums will be paid by HSA)
• Voluntary Vision Insurance (100% paid by the employee)
• Optional Short Term Disability Insurance (100% paid by the employee)
• Life Insurance (100% paid by the employer)
• Long Term Disability Insurance (100% paid by the employer)
• Eight workdays of annual paid time off as sick & personal days
• Maternity Leave paid 30 days
• Moving expense up to $2,500
• Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 for your professional development courses/workshops
• Professional Development opportunities
• Resident Educator Program

ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF FALSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 2921.13 OF THE REVISED CODE, WHICH IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person