Educational Aide - Upper School/Anticipated

Educational Aide / Para Professional

Seeking a dedicated Education Paraprofessional to support students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. Working and monitoring classroom, may at times be one on one. Must have current BCI/FBI background check; strong communication skills. Parapro ESEA qualification. Hours: 7:45am - 2:45pm Rate: $17.00. The Campus of Wickliffe / Upper School working with students and staff. Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Ins. benefits offered. Apply Online.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

1. Two years of higher education; associate's degree or higher; or passing score on State Parapro Assessment 2. Must be patient, nurturing, and caring in interactions with children

Performance Responsibilities

1. Ensure safety of students 2. Work with students both individually and in small groups 3. Assist students with classwork 4. Play learning games 5. Assist students with programmed materials 6. Assist with recess supervision, restroom breaks, etc. 7. Assist students with make-up work if absent 8. Promote good social relationships between children 9. Prepare materials for class projects 10. Distribute communiqués to be sent home with children 11. Assist students with toilet and self care needs as necessary 12. Duplicate materials for class 13. Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy 14. Maintain district confidentiality, e.g., student records; free/reduced lunch forms; student test scores, family information, assessment results, etc. 15. Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents 16. Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation 17. Attend meetings and in-services as required 18. Implement teacher directives 19. Collect data as directed by assigned teacher 20. Helps students move from one activity to another in the classroom 21. Assists teacher with checking of individual skills of children 22. Explains school rules to children 23. Aids students with getting in and out of wearing apparel and footwear, i.e., coats, boots, mittens, shoes and gym clothes, when appropriate 24. Assists in maintaining bulletin boards 25. Grades papers, if applicable 26. Supervises children in keeping their area clean 27. May change diapers, pullups, potty train, when appropriate 28. Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing 29. Effective, active listening skills 30. Organizational and problem solving skills 31. Basic computer skills 32. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations 33. Student management skills

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as responsible citizens 2. By example, instill in students the practice of ethical principles 3. Assist with special school projects 4. Chaperone field trips 5. Administer first aid to children as necessary 6. Prepare supply, material, and equipment requisitions as directed by immediate supervisor 7. Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner 8. Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher or Principal

Equipment Operated

• Computer
• Copy machine
• Printer
• Telephone
• Fax machine
• Calculator

Additional Working Conditions

• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Interaction among unruly children; CPI training is beneficial
• Evening/weekend/summer work
• Occasional lift, carry, pushes various items

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Support Services Personnel. 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. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority