Preschool Classroom Paraprofessional - Powhatan Elementary

POSITION IS AVAILABLE for the 2023-2024 School Year (tentative start date of August 7, 2023)! For more information contact 740-439-3558

This job will work closely with students with special needs, including students with speech deficits.

**Salary based on years of experience in Education and the OVESC Salary Schedule**

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates 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 after appropriate teacher training.
• Supervise and monitor students in all school settings based on teacher instructions.
• Participation in team approach for development of behavior management strategies designed to increase pro-social skills and decrease challenging behaviors.
• Assist teachers in implementing behavior management plans necessary for the education of students.
• 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.
• Attend work regularly and punctually.
• Work cooperatively and positively with others in small groups.
• Handle emotionally charged situations in a calm manner.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• 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.
• Such other duties as assigned by the OVESC Superintendent, or his/her designee

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

School type:

• Public school

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20,600 - $26,100