Substitute Paraprofessional

Wood County Educational Service Center WCESC Main Office
- Bowling Green, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Wood County Educational Service Center WCESC Main Office
- Bowling Green, Ohio Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Wood County Educational Service Center

Starting Date: Immediately

Perform a variety of educational and support services to help students achieve productive learning experiences. Provide a guidance and encouragement to help students pursue their intellectual, social and emotional potentials with typical inclusionary classrooms or self-contained classrooms.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A clear record as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Hold / Apply for an Ohio Educational Aide Permit
• Ability to learn skills appropriate for the person including the physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel to assignments.

• Be responsible for learning the functions and proper procedures for all assigned physical & educational duties of the absent paraprofessional under the guidance of the assigned teacher and/or supervisor, or licensed health professional (e.g. feeding, toileting, catheterization, wheelchair transfers, mobility, lifting, carrying, positioning, operation of personal devices, etc.) and educational/behavioral support for the student.

• Help maintain a nurturing environment for students. Collaborate with appropriate staff as necessary.
• Work with individual and/or small groups as your assignment requires.
• Gain basic understanding of the classroom routine and the needs of the individual student.
• Perform routine clerical work and record keeping related to classroom activities as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Help with the preparation of classroom materials including the operation of any office equipment such as classroom computers and other resource equipment.
• Assist the teacher in keeping the classroom, storage and work areas orderly (e.g. store equipment; shelve books, clean spills, etc.)
• Be aware of the normal functions of personal assistive devices. Identify problems. Immediately report unsafe conditions.
• Provide close supervision and take reasonable precautions to ensure student safety. Do not leave students unsupervised or engage in personal care of students unless directed by the teacher.
• Follow the behavior plans/guidance as directed by the teacher.
• Serve as a role model for staff and students. Exemplify responsible leadership.
• Perform other specific job-related duties as directed.

Exposure to the following conditions may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable disease.
• Interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Duties may require riding in a vehicle.