What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Paraprofessional - SpEd position at Toledo School for the Arts?
MIDDLE SCHOOL Paraprofessional - SpEd
Job Title: Classroom Support – Academic Job Status: Exempt
Reports to: Student Services Coordinator Work Calendar: 185 Days (prorated within the school year calendar)
Primary Function:
The highly qualified Paraprofessional is responsible for the implementation of data-driven curriculum that meets academic standards for their subject area as determined by the Ohio Department of Education.
Major Responsibilities: Essential job duties are marked with an asterisk (*).
- Promotes TSA’s mission, philosophy, and vision.*
- Supports lesson plans that meet the content standards as determined by ODE.*
- Maintains current subject knowledge and changing standards for content area.*
- Presents effective lessons that address the needs of all learners.*
- Creates meaningful assessments and report student progress regularly.*
- Reflects to make adjustments e.g. remediation, modifications, and enrichment learning activities based on assessment data and student learning styles.*
- Maintains effective classroom management.*
- Strives to develop good rapport with students, staff, and parents.
- Maintains open and effective communication; relays accurate information.
- Keeps stakeholders informed about emerging issues.
Qualifications: (education / software/ health and safety)
- ***Holds or eligible for a Valid Ohio Education License / Certification.
- Experience in leadership and/or community volunteer activities.
- Technologically proficient in basic database and/or office software.
- Conscientious and assumes responsibility for own work performance.
- Possesses high moral character and good attendance record.
- Meets all state-mandated health and safety requirements.
- Effective organizational, planning, and project management skills.
- A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
- Complies with drug-free workplace policy.
Personal Characteristics and Skills:
- Maintains respect at all times for confidential information.
- Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct.
- Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
- Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
- Organizes tasks and manages time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Shows sound professional judgment, respect, and kindness towards administrators, staff, teachers, students, parents, and community members.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complies with TSA Board Policies as well as supervisory and/or administrative directives.
- Attends as many school events in support of TSA students as possible.
- Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
- Performs occasional off-site and evening/weekend responsibilities.
- Serves as a positive role model to students and positive representative of TSA to the community.
Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Pay: $22,000.00 - $25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Ohio Teaching License / Certification (Required)
Security clearance:
- Confidential (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22,000 - $25,000