Part-Time Paraprofessional

Southwest Local Schools Southwest Early Childhood Learning Center
- Harrison, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Southwest Local Schools Southwest Early Childhood Learning Center
- Harrison, Ohio Open in Google Maps

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Job Title
:
Part-Time Paraprofessional I
Reports to
:
Building Principal
Supervised by
:
Intervention Specialists
Location: Southwest Early Childhood Learning Center
Pay Rate: $17.10/hour (via stretch pay)
Hours: 15 hours/week (8:30am - 11:30am
- Monday
- Friday)

Southwest Local School District, situated in the southwestern corner of Ohio, is composed of:
Harrison Elementary School, Miami Whitewater Elementary School, Crosby Elementary School, the Southwest Early Childhood Learning Center, Harrison Junior School and William Henry Harrison High School. The District has achieved an "Excellent" rating from the Ohio Department of Education for the past four years and each of our school shave been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with Blue Ribbon Awards for Excellence in Education.

Our Mission:"Academic and Social Growth for all students, every day!"
Our Motto:"Excellence through Relationships"
Our Core Values:Trust, Respect, Ownership and Leadership

Southwest Local School District believes in providing the best possible learning environment by hiring, developing and retaining quality personnel. We believe that education needs to take a leadership role in improving society by enhancing activities/programs that help develop well-rounded students who can cope with everyday pressures. We are seeking Part-Time Paraprofessional I team member at the Southwest Early Childhood Learning Center.

Job Summary:The Paraprofessional I provides instructional, personal care, and health-related support to students with disabilities to promote their safety, independence, and successful participation in the educational environment while supporting the implementation of their IEP goals and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides individualized instructional, behavioral, personal care, and health-related support to students as outlined in their IEPs, health plans, care plans, and other applicable student plans.
• Collaborates with teachers, intervention specialists, school nurses, therapists, and other appropriate personnel to implement student goals, accommodations, supports, and prescribed procedures.
• Observes and documents student performance, behavior, health-related information, and progress as directed by appropriate school personnel.
• Assists with activities of daily living, including toileting, feeding, dressing, hygiene, positioning, transfers, and mobility, based on individual student needs.
• Provides health-related or delegated care procedures for which the employee has received appropriate training and authorization, consistent with applicable law, district procedures, and individual student care plans.
• Observes students for changes in physical condition, behavior, or functioning and promptly communicates concerns to the school nurse, teacher, administrator, or other designated personnel.
• Assists students with the use of adaptive equipment, mobility devices, positioning equipment, and other specialized supports as trained and directed.
• Supports students during transitions, transportation, arrival and dismissal, including boarding and unloading from school transportation as needed.
• Assists students in accessing and participating in academic classes, Art, Music, Physical Education, electives, and other school activities.
• Accompanies and supports students…