What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant - Paraprofessional (Instructional) position at Buckeye Central Local Sch Dist?
Teacher Assistant - Paraprofessional (Instructional)
Special Education
7:35 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.; 5 days per week; Mon. - Fri.
Regular Position, Benefits eligible
BUCKEYE CENTRAL LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Teacher Assistant - Paraprofessional (Instructional) File 504
Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor
Job Objective: Provides individualized program support services aligned with student learning objectives.
Minimum • Valid Ohio Department of Education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
Qualifications: • Meets mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.).
Note: Additional training may be required (e.g., blood borne pathogen, child abuse/neglect, communicable disease, CPR, first aid/injury prevention, nonviolent crisis intervention, etc.).
Physical Demands: Duties may involve moderate physical exertion. Examples: managing students with special needs, moving work materials, performing repetitive fine motor tasks, and traveling to multiple worksites.
Essential 1. Performs non-teaching support services as an active member of the educational team.
Functions: • Respects the educational environment. Avoids disrupting building activities.
• Reinforces instructional objectives initiated by the teacher or intervention specialist.
• Provides one-on-one support to increase program access and independent student participation.
• Works with staff to identify student intervention strategies most likely to be effective.
• Communicates rules to students (i.e., behavioral expectations and non-compliance consequences).
• Uses positive behavioral support techniques to address disruptive student behavior.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students assimilate into the school environment. Helps implement academic accommodations as directed by the teacher.
• Attends to personal care needs of students consistent with legal, health, and safety requirements.
• Sets up equipment as directed. Distributes classroom materials. Keeps program areas orderly.
• Helps students manage the learning environment (e.g., access/proximity to activities, assistive technology, augmentative devices, mobility assistance, use of instructional/media resources, etc.).
• Provides student assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc., as directed.
• Encourages student accountability, active participation, cooperation, punctuality, dependability, etc.
• Assists with non-classroom activities (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, etc.).
• Prepares records as directed. Complies with district records retention and disposal policies.
2. Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality results. Performs all aspects of the job.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established work schedules.
3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
• Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district.
• Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Resolves issues tactfully. Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity.
4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to effectively utilize task-appropriate technology.
5. Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.
• Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.
• Protects district property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
• Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, or suspected child abuse/neglect.
6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
• Helps implement district strategies to advance organizational goals.
Performance Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual
Evaluation: agreements and district administrative procedures.
Working The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic
Conditions: information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation), or any other legally protected category.
Safety is essential to job performance. The district is an alcohol and drug-free work environment. Employees must comply with district policies, workplace safety regulations, and health laws.
This job description is not intended to establish a contract or alter the terms of board-authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates, and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.
Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service adjustments, regulatory compliance, technological innovations, and unforeseen events.
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