Paraprofessional V - Temporary Long Term

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent diploma.
• Ability to assist and/or supervise students.
• Meets all mandated health requirements.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.
• Experience working with persons with disabilities, preferably in a school setting.
• Must hold a valid Ohio Educational Aide Certificate with the addition of the ESEA qualified endorsement or hold a Bachelor's degree ODE issued license/certificate.
• ESEA stands for the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or No Child Left Behind, which requires educational aides or paraprofessionals working in Title I settings to meet certain qualifications per Senate Bill 216.
• To add the "ESEA qualified" endorsement to an educational aide permit, the individual must have successfully completed one of the following:
  • The examination for paraprofessionals prescribed by the State Board of Education (ParaPro Assessment). Candidates must request their test scores be reported directly to the Ohio Department of Education from the Educational Testing Service.
  • An associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher education; or at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (defined as 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours).
• Must hold and maintain current Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) certification for those placed in the preschool setting.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of instructor, monitor and/or implement instructional activities in groups or one-to-one situations using appropriate motivational and reinforcement techniques.
• Provide for the safety of the students.
• Assist with the implementation of student IEPs, including related services as required.
• Work on days that are designated as student days and waiver days.
• Assist and supervise children in any instructional or school related setting, including, but not limited to; community-based instruction, regular education classrooms, special education classrooms, lunchrooms, playground, recreation/physical education activities, field trips, hallways or restrooms.
• Knowledge of and ability with training to use appropriate techniques involving physical crisis intervention.
• Makes recommendations for instructional program improvement.
• Assists students with organizational and study skills.
• Reinforces goals and objectives of the students' IEP.
• Use appropriate behavior management, motivational and reinforcement techniques with students.
• Successfully complete training in supporting students with special needs as determined by the Director of Pupil Services.
• Support in the collection of data, maintenance of charts, and assist with informal assessments and write anecdotal records as requested by instructor.
• May participate in or attend appropriate team meetings as necessary.
• Provide ongoing feedback regarding changes in student performance.
• Assist in care and organization of instructional materials and equipment.
• May feed, dress and perform