Educational Aide Paraprofessional; Instructional

Position: Copy Of Educational Aide Paraprofessional (Instructional)
Position Type:

Paraprofessional/Instructional

Date Posted:

11/24/2025

Location:

Bethel Tate High School

Date Available:

08/11/2025

Closing Date:

Until filled

District:

 Bethel-Tate Local School District  Additional Information:
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Educational Aide for special education studenta. Must hold or obtain an Ohio Educational Aide Permit and pass the state's Para Pro test.

Position Purpose

* Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with student in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

* Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

* Works with student individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

* Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

* Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

* Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

* Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

* Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

* Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

* Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

* Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

* Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

* Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

* Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

* Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

* Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

* Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

* Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

* Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

* Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

* Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

* Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

* Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

* Works in standard office and school building environments.

* Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

* Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

* High School diploma or equivalent.

* Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

* Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Date: