Paraprofessional

Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve

Location: Broadmoor School, Mentor, PreK - 12 Developmentally Disabled, ages 3 22 years

Reports To:Principal/Program Supervisor

FLSA Status:non-exempt

Summary:Performs any combination of the following instructional tasks in the classroom to assist teaching staff by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

As directed by the teacher, assist in the instruction of students with disabilities by:

• Reviewing and becoming familiar with student's IEP.
• Preparing and/or organizing instructional materials and lessons.
• Instructing child using appropriate methods and materials.
• Correcting student assignments, tests, and homework.
• Maintaining appropriate records.
• Assist in supervising student with disability in any instructional setting (regular classroom, special education classroom, lunchroom, playground, recreational/physical education activities, field tripsand hallways) during the school day.
• Assist in supervising student with disability in Behavioral management of child using the appropriate methods and techniques.
• Assist in supervising student with disability during the arrival and departure of students.
• With proper training, assist student with personal health needs and non-medical procedures.
• Position and/or perform one-person or two-person lift of a child when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality in all work responsibilities.
• Set a professional image through the use of interpersonal skills to include: courteous manners; proper work attire; a positive attitude; and, a cooperative demeanor.
• Respond and interact with children and adults in a positive, thoughtful, and appropriate manner.

Competencies:To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills
  - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
  Pursues training and development opportunities;
  Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
  Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal
  - Maintains confidentiality;
  Listens to others without interrupting;
  Keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication
  - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Team Work
  - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Is consistently at work and on time;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Professionalism
  - Reacts well under pressure.
• Safety and Security
  - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience & Certification:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training. Must obtain and maintain an Ohio Department of Education Educational Aide Permit.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer

Skills:

Work Environment and Physical Demands:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment:
The noise level in the work…