Intervention Specialist Paraprofessional Anticipated

Job Overview

• Position Type:
  Paraprofessional
• Date Posted: 1/2/2025
• Location:
  
  Akron Public Schools (High-Needs School)
• Date Available:
  
  tbd
• Closing Date: 12/31/2026
• Job Code: 415
• FLSA Status:
  Non - Exempt
• Time
  
  Schedule:
  
  380

• 0: $17.57
• 1: $18.00
• 2: $18.54
• 3: $19.12
• 4: $19.69
• 5: $20.28
• 6: $20.83
• 7: $21.42
• 8: $22.00
• 9: $22.62

• Maintains a schedule determined by the Principal
• Is responsible to the principal, coordinator of support staff, and the director of special education
• Takes direction from the principal and classroom teacher
• Escorts children in and out of the building in the morning, afternoon, and at recess
• Escorts children to and from mode of transportation and waits for their arrival and departure
• Assists in toileting, diapering, changing clothing, changing pull ups and student personal hygiene as needed
• Makes certain that equipment and supplies used by the student are clean and in place for proper use
• Transfers and positions pupils in different seating/standing equipment
• Assists in implementing all therapy plans (PT, OT, SLH)
• Assists in lunchroom with feeding and supervision of pupils
• Assists students traveling throughout the building and in/out of the building
• Assists students with elevator, lifts, and other equipment as necessary to fulfill Individualized Education Plan
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date inventory of materials and equipment
• Assists in supervising students in the lunchroom and at recess
• Assists with the distribution of materials
• Assists in keeping bulletin boards neat and attractive
• Assists in emergency situations
• Assists in restraining students using proper Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques
• Monitors students in time out
• Assist students during disaster drills and field trips
• Assists with arranging work centers as needed
• Assists the special education student(s) in art, gym, music, and regular education classes
• Assists in collecting and maintaining data, including but not limited to behavioral, academic, and self-care
• Prepares and/or duplicates materials
• Prepares worksheets and other educational material for student use
• Assists with the class in the teacher's absence for short periods of time
• Provides individual and small group instruction under direct supervision of the teacher
• Collects attendance, breakfast and lunch information
• Assists students in operation of classroom computers and other media equipment
• Assists students in completing assigned work
• Assists teacher in making school related telephone calls when instructed by teacher
• Assists with handling other pertinent activities as directed by the teacher or principal
• Exercises a high level of tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff members and public
• Maintains respect at all times for confidential information, to include but not limited to student records, free/reduced lunch forms, test scores, etc.
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promotes good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Promotes good safety practices and procedures
• Attends meetings and in-services as required
• Serves as a role-model for students
• Performs related work as required

Ability to work effectively with others; ability to communicate oral and/or written ideas and directives clearly and effectively; ability to effectively listen; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to accurately record student progress; ability to assist students with class work; ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situation; ability to exercise organizational and problem solving skills; ability to effectively manage students;

must have a high degree of physical stamina to be capable of restraining students and lifting.

• Copy machine
• Orthopedic equipment such as wheelchairs, stationary chairs, braces, lifts, etc.
• Laminator
• Ellison machine
• Computer and peripherals
• VCR/TV/DVD
• Equipment used to meet medical needs of student such as Brailler, Assistive Listening Devices, Augmentative Communication Devices, PT/OT equipment
• Other equipment used in classroom instruction and in conjunction with handicaps of students
• Frequently required to lift students in and out of equipment, carry, push, and pull students in orthopedic equipment
• Frequent exposure to body fluids, blood, and tissue
• Frequent and regular requirement to lift, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel, and stoop
• Frequently required to restrain unruly children

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• New federal legislation requires paraprofessionals meet ONE of THREE criteria to become Highly Qualified:
  • Complete at least two years of study at an Institute of Higher Education (48 Semester or 72 Quarter Hours)
  • An Associate (or higher) Degree from an Accredited Institution of Higher Education
  • Pass the Test for Paraprofessionals
• Satisfactory BCII and FBI background checks
• Must have three professional references
• Must have a high degree of physical stamina to be capable of restraining students and lifting
• Must…