Part-Time Paraprofessional

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.

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.

• 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 during field trips, community-based instruction, vocational experiences, and work-study activities.
• Implements instructional activities, accommodations, modifications, and reinforcement strategies under the direction of the classroom teacher or intervention specialist.
• Supports the implementation of student behavior plans and utilizes approved de-escalation and safety procedures as trained.
• Monitors students across educational settings to maintain a safe, supportive, and appropriate learning environment.
• Responds appropriately to student medical, behavioral, or other emergency situations in accordance with training, established protocols, and district procedures.
• Maintains accurate and confidential student records and documentation as required.
• Maintains student equipment and classroom materials and assists with basic clerical functions necessary to support student programming.
• Participates in required training, professional development, and in-service activities related to student care, safety, instructional support, and job responsibilities.
• Maintains all licenses, certifications, and training required for the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the teacher, school nurse,…