SOUTHWEST OHIO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Paraprofessional - Social Communications Program, Mason Ohio - 24-25 School Year

The Warren County ESC Social Communication program provides services for students on the autism spectrum and complex learning needs. Students receive support in the classroom from an intervention specialist and around 3 support staff, including paraprofessionals. The role of the paraprofessional in the classroom is to assist students during academic instruction, provide behavior interventions, and support student’s self-care needs. We are looking for engaging and energetic paraprofessionals for grades K-transition that enjoy working in an exciting and team-oriented environment. On-the-job training is provided for those with limited experience.

Paraprofessional
Job Description

Title: Paraprofessional
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Student Programming and Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications: 1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license
3. Effective communication skills in English
4. Access to own motor vehicle
5. Ohio educational aide certificate
6. Ability to physically manage students with disabilities
7. Ability to lift 40 pounds unassisted
8. Ability to maneuver stairs unassisted
9. Pass criminal background check

General Duties: Under immediate supervision, works with students with special needs in alone-on-one situation or small group situation providing instruction for personal care and/or the use of instructional aids; assists in the preparation of activities and projects; monitors student activities; uses positive guidance techniques; participates in multi-factored evaluation meetings when requested.

Paraprofessionals whose job assignments include working with students with disabilities and students with issues that may result in poor school attendance, academic failure, restraint and/or seclusion, and social-emotional issues that may result in the students being unsuccessful in school must possess positive interpersonal skills and serve as role-models for youth because they serve unique roles where they can positively influence students in ways that are similar to licensed teachers, especially in the area of social-emotional behaviors.

Essential Functions:

Assists students as instructed by classroom teacher(s) in one-on-one small group situations using approved curriculum.

Assists the classroom teacher(s) with activities and projects (e.g., laminating, copying materials, bulletin boards, project preparation, and clean up, etc.). Helps to maintain a positive learning environment.

Operates equipment (e.g., copier, typewriter, computer, laminator, etc.).

Supervises students during recess/playground, halls, cafeteria periods and may feed students; walks or assists students to and from restrooms, buses, and cabs; and with duties related to the general welfare of students (e.g., safety precautions, self-help needs, etc.).

Climbs ladders to hang projects and store materials.

Participates, cooperates, and helps supervise emergency preparedness drills (e.g., tornado, fire, etc.).

Accompanies student(s) on class field trips or community experiences.

Prepares for and assists with classroom parties, snack-time, etc.

Uses positive guidance techniques to foster development of self-control, self-esteem, and positive social interactions.

Assists students with accessing needed devices and equipment.

Participates in team multi-factored evaluations, as requested.

Attends to personal needs of students as required (soiled clothing, cuts, scrapes, illness, injuries, personal hygiene, toileting, catheterization, transfers, mobility lifting, carrying, etc., as trained by a licensed health care professional).

Performs delegated nursing duties as directed by Registered Nurse according to Board Policy.

Monitors all students until a parent/guardian arrives.

Carries out established behavioral plans as approved by behavior management committee.

Assists with the lifting, moving, and physical management of students (e.g., lifts and moves up to eighty (80) pounds).

Maintains required certificate(s).

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Attends appropriate workshops and professional meetings.

Performs all duties in conformity to the adopted Board Policy.

Displays professional appearance.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Serves as a role model for educators and students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.

Helps instill in students and staff the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

Shall perform such other duties as the Governing Board may assign/determine.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the County/District.

Observes Risk Reduction Safety Rules and Regulations of the Warren County ESC and School Districts, State, Federal OSHA laws and will be evaluated to the extent of compliance and implementation as an employee of such rules and regulations for safety in the workplace while visiting such sites in line of work duties.

Additional Working Conditions:

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.

Possible operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions.

Possible interaction among unruly children.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.91 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

School type:

• Special education school

Work Location: In person