What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional -(Preschool to Grade 2) position at Austintown Local Schools?
OAPSE transfer bid requests via internal applications will be accepted until 2:00 pm on 9/3/2026
External applications will be accepted until filled.
Assignment Location: AES (P-2) (see the Director of Special Education for specific details of assignment)
*Please note: Special Education Paraprofessionals will be assigned each school year based on student and district needs. Building location, classroom assignment and report times may change.
Contract Hours: 5.75-hours per day, 9-month contract
Report Times: 9:45 am to 3:30 pm for the 2026-2027 school year (report times are based on the building schedule and are subject to change)
Salary: $15.73 starting hourly rate following the OAPSE negotiated agreement with annual step increases
Reports To: Building Principals and the Special Education Director
Evaluations: Performance is evaluated annually per the OAPSE negotiated agreement
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor student(s) individually, in small or large groups, in a variety of circumstances relating to the school environment
- Ability to assist in a self-contained special education classroom
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Provide leadership by enforcing pupil behavior set forth by the building principal
- Ensure that students are in a safe, secure environment at all times
- Employ a variety of strategies to manage student behavior and conflict
- Assist with classroom management duties, including small group instruction
- Attend CPI training and refresher courses as assigned.
- Must possess computer skills to assist students with computers or when performing clerical duties
- Operate office equipment
- All other duties consistent with the attached general job description as assigned by the Building Administrators, Special Education Director, Superintendent, or designee
Requirements: (Documents must be on file before starting)
- Valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit with ESEA endorsement
- Current favorable BCII (State) and FBI (Federal) background checks
- Enrolled in Rapback System through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
- Ohio Auditor of State Fraud Training and Reporting
- Negative drug screen
Employees must follow all board policies, all state, and federal laws, and adhere to the Ohio Code of Ethics set up by the Ohio Department of Education. Subject to all applicable laws, essential job functions of this position include the employee being punctual and capable of completing all of the duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The successful candidate must complete all required compliance courses as assigned.