Anticipated 2026-2027 Educational Aide Paraprofessional (Instructional)

Educational Aide for special education studenta. Must hold or obtain an Ohio Educational Aide Permit and pass the state's ParaPro test.

Position Purpose

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  Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with student in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

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  Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

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  Works with student individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

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  Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

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  Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

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  Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

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  Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

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  Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

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  Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

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  Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

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  Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

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  Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

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  Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

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  Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

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  Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

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  Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

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  Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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  Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

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  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

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  Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

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  Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

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  Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

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  Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

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  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

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  Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

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  Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

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  Works in standard office and school building environments.

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  Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

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  Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

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  High School diploma or equivalent.

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  Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

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  Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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