Special Education Paraprofessional

Trotwood-Madison City Schools Central Office-Board of Education - Dayton, Ohio Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5876322

Final date to receive applications: Aug 14, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Salary

Schedule:

Schedule L:
Column II Work Calendar: 187 Days Daily

Work Hours:

7 hours Status:
Full-Time, Bargaining, Classified, SERS FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Supervisor:
Principal

Job Objective:

Performs a variety of classroom support and personal care services that will be responsive to each and every student and prepare them for future success. Provide academic and non-academic supports to ensure opportunity and access to each and every student.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Meet one of the following:
  Associate's Degree or higher, 48 semester hours, or passing score on State Board of Education Para Pro Assessment.
• Valid Ohio Department of Education Educational Aide Permit with the ESEA Endorsement.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:

• 1. Checks with the teacher for instructions. Works with small groups and/or individual students. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear.
• 2. Upholds board policies, follows administrative procedures and complies with the Employee Code of Conduct. Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.
• 3. Promotes a favorable image of the school district.
• 4. Helps students with remedial and/or enrichment activities. Reinforces instructional materials introduced by the teacher. Maintains a positive learning environment.
• 5. Engage students in learning activities as defined through Ohio's Learning Standards under the direction of the teacher.
• 6. Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance. Avoids being intrusive. Solves student concerns discreetly.
• 7. Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed.
• 8. Assists with student mobility needs. Helps students use assisted and/or augmentative devices.
• 9. Positions students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line-of-sight, proximity to equipment, height of work surfaces, etc.).
• 10. Helps students with personal hygiene needs (e.g., toileting, catheterization, etc.) as trained by a licensed healthcare professional.
• 11. Helps feed students. Follows proper sanitation procedures to comply with all personal hygiene rules.
• 12. Actively participates in programmed recreational activities as directed.
• 13. Supervises classroom and non-instructional duties as assigned.
• 14. Monitors ill students until a parent/guardian arrives.
• 15. Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• 16. Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code.
• 17. Works with the classroom teacher to address persistent behavior problems.
• 18. Supervises non-classroom activities as directed (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, library, computer lab, etc.).
• 19. Promotes the proper use and care of school property. Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, and other related concerns.
• 20. Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• 21. Performs clerical work related to classroom activities. Prepares and distributes teaching materials. Preps classroom materials as directed.
• 22. Prepares classroom equipment for use (e.g., computers, media resources, etc.).
• 23. Helps keep program and storage areas orderly (e.g., stores equipment, shelves books, cleans spills, etc.). Sanitizes classroom equipment as directed.
• 24. Participates in parent conferences, open houses, and other required school events.
• 25. Takes precautions to ensure student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
• 26. Attends and/or supports extra-curricular activities.
• 27. Participates in meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed, as well as actively pursues professional growth and development.
• 28. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• 29. Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a professional appearance.
• 30. Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• 31. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Ability Requirements:

• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.
• Acts in accordance with the professional code of ethics.
• Delivers a positive work environment and engenders staff enthusiasm.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Communicates effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
• Performs repetitive task effectively.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Willingness and ability to assist students with toileting and…