Qualifications:                       

▪ High School Diploma  

▪ Pass a criminal background check prior to employment

Responsibilities:                    

▪ Provide caring, consistent support to help a wheelchair-bound student succeed in academic, social, and daily school

routines

▪ Follow the intervention specialists’ plans, including positive behavior and ABA-based strategies, to help the student

learn new skills

▪ Support the student’s communication needs by encouraging and modeling the use of their AAC device throughout the

day

▪ Assist the student with self-regulation using sensory tools, visual supports, scheduled breaks, and calming strategies

▪ Use visual schedules, first/then boards, and timers to help the student understand routines and transitions

▪ Promote independence by gradually reducing support as the student gains confidence and skills

▪ Encourage positive behavior through proactive supports, redirection, reinforcement, and consistency with the student’s

  Behavior Intervention Plan

▪ Help the student practice social skills and communicate with peers and adults across school settings

▪ Maintain a safe, structured environment and provide gentle support during transitions or challenging moments

▪ Keep all student information private and follow district and ODE guidelines at all times

Starting Date:                       ASAP

Hours to be Worked:            5.92 hours per day (8:10 a.m.-2:35 p.m.) – 188-day contract

Interviews Conducted by:   Building Principal and Director of Special Education

Direct Questions to:    

Patty Severt, Administrative Assistant

Wapakoneta City Schools, 1102 Gardenia Drive, Wapakoneta, OH 45895

sevepa@wapak.org    419-739-2900 (Ext. 5)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - Wapakoneta City School District does not discriminate in admissions, access, treatment, or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race or color, gender (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability, or genetic information.