2026-2027 K-12 Paraprofessional/Educational Aide (Multiple Positions Available)

Qualifications

Two years of study at an institution of higher education; an associate degree or higher; or passing score on State Parapro Assessment.

Experience working with students, preferred.

Valid Aide Permit Required.

Criminal background check Meets USCIS I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.

Performance Responsibilities

• Aids the teacher with the daily preparation, care and organization of equipment and materials for classroom instruction.
• Aids the classroom teacher in the implementation of each child's individual education plan.
• Aids students with mobility, physical and clothing needs such as positioning, feeding, toileting, diapering, and getting on and off transportation vehicles (if necessary).
• Maintains classroom environment conducive to learning and free of health and safety hazards.
• Works with students both individually and in small groups.
• Assists with, but not limited to, recess supervision, restroom breaks, assemblies, emergency drills, and in other in-school non-classroom locations.
• Helps students operate computer and/or other specialized equipment.
• Aids the teacher with record-keeping tasks.
• Aids in social and extracurricular activities.
• Provides appropriate motivation and reinforcement with the children.
• Attends parent and staff meetings as requested by the teacher or supervisor.
• Attends professional growth training sessions and initiate independent study (as necessary).
• Alerts the teacher and supervisor to any problem or information concerning an individual student.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of licensed individuals.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
• Provides other health/care needs, as necessary.
• Maintains professional standards of dress, conduct, and parent/staff interactions.
• Exercises self-control and perseverance when dealing with students.
• Performs other school-related duties at the request of the classroom teacher or as approved and/or assigned by the Fairfield County ESC Supervisor or Superintendent/Designee.
• Complies with policies and procedures established by the Fairfield County ESC and the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, And Other Responsibilities

• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directions clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to generate correspondence independently.
• Respects confidences shared by the staff and operates in a discreet manner in all related matters.
• Aid in registration of students, as necessary.
• Process paperwork, as necessary.
• Aid in classroom inventories.
• Aid in room cleanup.

Additional Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
• Occasional operation of vehicle under inclement weather conditions.
• Occasional alternative/flexible hours/days.
• Occasional travel.
• Occasional interruption of duties by staff and/or telephone.
• Occasional interaction with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals, and may need to assist with behavior management.
• Occasionally required to assist and lift children with mobility, medical, and physical needs, and occasionally assist with getting children on and off transportation vehicles.