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Paraprofessional

Employer
East Cleveland City School District
Location
Cleveland, OH, US
Salary
Competitive

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Position Type:
Support Staff

  • Date Posted:
    9/3/2021


  • Location:
    District Wide


  • Closing Date:
    Until Filled


  • Paraprofessional

    - Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

    Essential Job Functions
    - Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
    - Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
    - Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
    - Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
    - Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
    - Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
    - Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
    - Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
    - Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
    - Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
    - Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
    - Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
    - Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
    - Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

    Preferred PreK Qualifications:
    1. Possess a CDA or AA in early childhood education or related field. (or have coursework in this area)
    2. Possess basic computer skills: word processing, email, basic applications, etc.
    3. Prior experience in a PreK setting.
    4. Good written and verbal communication skills.
    5. Works well with a team.
    6. Can lift up to 50 lbs. (some students need to be changed)
    7. Can work with parents, staff,students and community partners to enhance our PreK program.

    Additional Duties:
    - Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
    - Perform any other related duties as assigned.
    Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

    Equipment
    - Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    - Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
    - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
    - Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
    - Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
    - Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
    - Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
    - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
    - Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
    - Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

    Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
    - Works in standard office and school building environments.
    - Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

    Qualifications Profile
    - Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
    - A Paraprofessional provides instructional, physical, and social emotional assistance in a caring and nurturing environment to meet the unique needs of students with Individual Education Plans.

    Requirements
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    Must be able to obtain HQP (Highly Qualified Paraprofessional) Status through one of the following:
    • Associate's Degree (in any field)
    • Successful completion of college level coursework
    • Taken and passed the official Paraprofessional Assessment
    - Wellness/preventative, fixed indemnity medical, dental, vision, term life, and short-term disability benefits offered.
    - Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the Ohio Department of Education.

    Terms of Employment: Salary:

    2021-2022 Per the OAPSE Contract

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