Preschool Paraprofessional

Title Paraprofessional

Reports To Direct Supervisor

Scheduled Days As per employment contract

FLSA Status Nonexempt

Job Summary

Performs a variety of non-teaching classroom support and student personal care services as directed under the supervision of an assigned teacher, including assisting the classroom teacher with daily classroom activities, assisting student learning in small group or one-on-one.

Paraprofessional may include EC (Early Childhood) classroom, MD (Multiple Disabilities) classroom, Cross Categorical classroom, One-on-One position, or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma

• Valid Ohio Aide Permit with ESEA Qualified Endorsement

• Ability to physically manage students with disabilities

• Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position

• The employee shall remain free of alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the ESC

• May require successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse, CPR, first aid, CPI and/or behavioral management training or other training as needed

• Ability to efficiently multi-task on a daily basis

• Proficiency with use of technology hardware and basic software (i.e., Microsoft office), email, and office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, scanner, telephone, etc.). Proficiency with web-based applications (i.e., Google Docs, DEWs website, social media, etc.), and NCOESC databases

• Ability to preserve confidentiality of student information and records

Clearances Criminal justice fingerprint/background (FBI/BCI), and public health clearances.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Performance of duties requires constant standing, walking, balancing, hearing, and eye/foot/hand coordination. Frequent reaching, feeling, talking, and engagement in repetitive motions. Occasional sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling, and grasping.

• Performance of primary duties takes place in a school environment with frequent exposure to noise and fluctuating temperatures. This job requires occasional exposure to adverse environmental conditions and hazards including temperature extremes, aggressive individuals, and bodily fluids. Constant light physical effort with occasional moderate physical effort required.

EEOC/ADA Disclaimer The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. North Central Ohio Educational Service Center (NCOESC) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its programs, activities, and employment policies. NCOESC fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person