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.

Primary Duties 

· Assists teachers with daily classroom activities. Performs administrative tasks such as researching, making copies, and disseminating documents to students during class

· Checks with the teacher for instructions. Works with small groups and/or individual students. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear

· Helps students with remedial and/or enrichment activities. Reinforces instruction materials introduced by the teacher.Maintains a positive learning environment

· Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance. Avoids being intrusive. Solves student concerns discreetly and reports concerns immediately

· Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed

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