Education Support Paraprofessional (ESP) - Preschool

Forestlawn Elementary School – Preschool

About the role

To provide support and assistance to special education students within the educational setting and to assist in meeting their individual educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional activities, assignments, and classroom routines.
• Assist students with personal hygiene and cleanliness as needed.
• Work directly with individual students and/or small groups to reinforce and support material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist with clerical duties and the preparation of progress reports as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and conferences related to the special education needs of assigned students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, Building Principal, Director of Special Education, or designee.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid ESEA qualification certificate/license.
• Current Ohio Department of Education Monitoring Permit with ESEA Endorsement.
• Valid FBI/BCI Background Check.
• Prior experience working with children preferred.

Pay

Base rate: $16.31 per hour

Schedule

30 hours per week

Organizational Relationship

Reports to the Building Principal, Director of Special Education, or designee.

Contact

Michelle Szczepanski, Principal – mszczepanski@sheffieldschools.org
Mariah Hall, Director of Special Education – mhall@sheffieldschools.org