Full-Time Paraprofessional

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio Serving the Upper Arlington City School District

• Rate of Pay: $23.72 to $29.79 / hour (Depending on experience and assignment)
• Employment Status: Regular / Full-Time
• Reports To: Assigned Coordinator of Special Education and Teacher

Job Objective: Performs a variety of classroom support and student personal care services as directed under the supervision of an assigned teacher.

Minimum Qualifications: To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Ohio Department of Education Permit appropriate for the assignment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test).

Skills & Abilities

• Self-directed and able to learn the required skills for the position.
• Ability to physically manage students with disabilities.
• Congenial disposition and strong diplomacy skills.
• Ability to cope with stressful traffic, weather conditions, and passenger distractions.
• Successful completion and periodic renewal of state-mandated and service center training (e.g., communicable disease, child abuse, CPR, first aid, and/or behavioral management).
• This assignment may require a valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and/or completion of van driver training. Employees must meet qualifications to be covered by the service center's insurance carrier.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Checks with the teacher for instructions; works with small groups and/or individual students. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear.
• Helps students with remedial and/or enrichment activities.
• Reinforces the teacher's instructional objectives and maintains a positive learning environment.
• Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests assistance is needed, while avoiding being intrusive. Solves student concerns discreetly.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment, helping students with disabilities participate in peer group activities.
• Assists with student mobility needs and helps students use assistive and/or augmentative devices.
• Positions students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line of sight, proximity to equipment, height of work surfaces).
• Follows prescribed medical plans and/or assists students with personal hygiene care (e.g., toileting, catheterization, feeding) as trained by a licensed healthcare professional.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines and procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the service center and supports community/school partnerships.
• Remains free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances in the workplace throughout employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs, activities, or employment opportunities.

Note: This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. Employees will be required to follow instructions and perform duties required by their supervisor or appointing authority.