What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Paraprofessional position at North Central Ohio ESC?
Title - ParaprofessionalReports To -Direct SupervisorScheduled Days - As per employment contractFLSA Status - NonexemptJob SummaryPerforms 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 QualificationsHigh school diplomaValid Ohio Aide Permit with ESEA Qualified EndorsementAbility to physically manage students with disabilitiesSelf-directed and able to learn required skills for the positionThe employee shall remain free of alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the ESCMay require successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse, CPR, first aid, CPI and/or behavioral management training or other training as neededAbility to efficiently multi-task on a daily basisProficiency 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 databasesAbility to preserve confidentiality of student information and recordsClearancesCriminal justice fingerprint/background (FBI/BCI), and public health clearances.