JobID: 6269

For the 2022-2023 School Year

Substitute Position: Paraprofessional, Class I
2nd grade ID Inclusion Classroom
5 days per week/7 hours per day
8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (working lunch)

Hourly Rate of Pay: $13.00 for the first 30 consecutive days
$17.10 starting on the 31st consecutive day, but retroactive to 1st day (Sick Time, Personal Time, Paid Holidays)

Primary Duties: Assist student to whom assigned in physical tasks as required (must be able to lift at least fifty pounds); reinforce class rules when teacher is absent; assist substitute teacher; listen to student recitations, readings and other curriculum tasks; work with small groups to reinforce materials/academics initially introduced by the teacher; reinforce behavior management techniques; accompany student(s) when trips to the office and/or school nurse are necessary; and serve as resource person, as requested, to the student evaluation team conferring about one of the students to whom assigned. Requires changing, toileting, stander, feeding, etc. Duties as assigned per the needs of the student.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills – This person must be able to follow instructions and project positive reinforcement; work well with others; relate to and work well with students; communicate with students, staff and the public, both individually and in group situations; good verbal and written skills desired; be able to improvise in difficult and/or unusual situations and be able to function under stress. Good verbal and written skills desired.

Characteristics/Traits – Must maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance; have control over emotions; be self-motivated, punctual, dependable in attendance, reliable in work habits, and be task oriented; exercise discretion and good judgment; be in good physical and mental health; be of good moral character; and be able to derive some degree of satisfaction interacting with students.

Education/Training – The Ohio Department of Education requires a one-year Educational Aide permit. Applicants must also meet one State of Ohio requirement: Have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test, hold an Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or have completed at least 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience – Previous experience in special education and/or vocational education preferred .