Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional

Linden Grove School - Cincinnati, Ohio

Linden Grove School strives to:

• Identify, nurture, and unleash each child's potential
• Research and implement progressive teaching methods
• Establish a partnership between staff, parents, the child, and the community
• Respect each child's individualism
• Provide opportunities for interaction and friendship
• Build trust through compassion, transparency, and consistency
• Reflect on our challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth
• Currently hiring Special Education Paraprofessional for grade levels:
  Early childhood (grades kindergarten through 3rd) & Primary (grades 2nd through 5th)

Special Education Para

Responsibilities include:

• Provide instructional and behavioral support and assistance to classroom teachers and students assigned to a team in a K-8 setting.
• Supervise students during recess, lunch, and sensory breaks.
• Record student progress on data sheets, goal sheets, and daily logs to assist the teacher and Behavior Coordinator.
• Assist with educational classroom needs and student behavior plans.
• Work collaboratively with a school-based team.

Benefits

• Medical—EZ ICHRA
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer-sponsored
• Life Insurance
• Retirement planning—IRA
• Short-Term Disability (Employee Sponsored)
• Employee Assistance Program
• TWP-Return to Work program
• Family Medical Leave/Medical Leave
• Paid time off (Personal and Sick Time):
  For an entire year, this is equivalent to 10 sick/medical days and 3 personal days.
• PTO Sharing Program

Additional Benefits added

• Wellness/Employee Engagement Activities Program
• Wellness/lactation room and staff refreshments are free
• Partnership with UC (staff and family receive discounted tuition rates on continuing education courses)
• DE&I Positive
• Strengths-Based Atmosphere with Family-Centered Orientation
• Therapy Pet Friendly
• Professional Development and Training
• Reverse Inclusion—Bring your child to work opportunities; discounted summer camp rates for staff families.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required); some college or AA degree desirable.
• Valid Ohio Educational Aide Certification

Experience:

• 1 year of accepted experience working with children with autism or other special needs, 2 years (Preferred)
• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Experience with a social-communication classroom TEACCH-style program or a structured-style room for children with autism and/or special needs is preferred.
• Must have strong verbal & written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with both families & staff.
• Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively within a team.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and a positive and energetic attitude.
• Ability to move around considerably.

Position Type:
Full-time Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education >
Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• District Contact
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• Phone:
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