School Age Paraprofessional

Opportunity School at Ewing located at Washington County Board of DD is looking for a School Age One on One Paraprofessional. This position is classified and salary is based on experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree, or
• High school diploma, with successful completion of Paraprofessional Assessment
• Ability to work with students with behavioral challenges
• Ohio Educational Aide certificate
• BCI/FBI background check
• Physically capable to do student transfers as necessary to maintain the care of students in the classrooms
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the care, welfare, safety and security of students and staff members.
• Maintain respect at all times of confidential information, e.g., student IEP’s, testing information, student and staff information.
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of teacher planned activities.
• Assist with the presentation of lessons and activities to small groups of students or to an individual student after appropriate teacher training.
• Supervise and monitor student in all school settings based on teacher instructions and student IEP’s.
• Participation in team approach for development of behavior management strategies designed to increase pro-social skills and decrease challenging behaviors.
• Assist teacher in implementing behavior management plan necessary for the education of student.
• Assist in completion of necessary documentation and paperwork for charting behavior and academic progress.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and appearance of the classroom.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation.
• Work cooperatively and positively with others in small groups.
• Handle emotionally charged situations in a calm manner.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to authorities as required by law.
• Promotes a positive image of the OVESC and school districts.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Such other duties as assigned by the OVESC Superintendent, or his/her designee

Pay: From $15.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person