Title Preschool Paraprofessional

Schedule Full Time

Location Multiple Positions in Marion and Wyandot County

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