Paraprofessional (Primary Stage)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of classroom teachers and intervention specialists
• Support students and teachers in their daily responsibilities (i.e. regular education classrooms in instruction, instructional materials, student records and classroom environment)
• Support and maintain standards of behavior needed to ensure a safe and productive learning environment, including routines and rituals established by the teacher
• Work with small groups of students or 1:1 to reinforce academic or social-emotional skills, including assistance with pre and post assessments of students
• Maintain positive relationship with parents and students.
• Work within boundaries established by the teacher for discussing student's academic and behavioral issues with parents
• Other duties as assigned by School Leaders
  
  

Skills And Characteristics

We are seeking both experienced and new individuals to the profession. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential assigned duty accurately. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Genuine interest in children/youth
• Excellent written and oral communications
• Desire to serve the school and community
• Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians and coworkers.
• Interact and communicate respectfully with all children, families, and colleagues.
• Effectively deliver, and in some instances design, developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction that reflects observations and goals of individual children.
• Establish a classroom culture of high expectations and compassion for all children.
• Work with the faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of instruction and assessment.
• Share best practices with other teachers and collaborate with them to improve instructional and assessment practices.
• Facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress.
• Keep the classroom environment organized, attractive and safe.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Paraprofessionals must meet one of the following to be Highly Qualified: Associates Degree or a minimum of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours or successfully passing the Para Pro Assessment.
• Possess or be eligible for an Ohio Educational Aide Permit required.
• A minimum of two years’ successful experience working with children preferred.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intergenerational Schools (The Schools) are equal opportunity employers. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or beliefs, special need or disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor with regard to hiring, assignment, compensation, advancement, layoff or other terms or conditions of employment, and The Schools do not allow reprisal or retaliation for any prior civil rights activity.