Teacher Assistant - Paraprofessional; Instructional

Position: Teacher Assistant - Paraprofessional (Instructional)
Location: New Washington

Teacher Assistant - Paraprofessional (Instructional) and Bus Aide

2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Special Education

8:45 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.; 5 days per week;
Mon.

- Fri.

Regular Position, Benefits eligible

BUCKEYE CENTRAL LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Teacher Assistant - Paraprofessional (Instructional) File 504

Reports to:

Assigned administrator/supervisor

Job Objective:
Provides individualized program support services aligned with student learning objectives.

Minimum
• Valid Ohio Department of Education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.

Qualifications:

• Meets mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).

* Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.

* Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.).

Note:

Additional training may be required (e.g., blood borne pathogen, child abuse/neglect, communicable disease, CPR, first aid/injury prevention, nonviolent crisis intervention, etc.).

Physical Demands:
Duties may involve moderate physical exertion. Examples: managing students with special needs, moving work materials, performing repetitive fine motor tasks, and traveling to multiple worksites.

Essential
1. Performs non-teaching support services as an active member of the educational team.

Functions:
• Respects the educational environment. Avoids disrupting building activities.

* Reinforces instructional objectives initiated by the teacher or intervention specialist.

* Provides one-on-one support to increase program access and independent student participation.

* Works with staff to identify student intervention strategies most likely to be effective.

* Communicates rules to students (i.e., behavioral expectations and non-compliance consequences).

* Uses positive behavioral support techniques to address disruptive student behavior.

* Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students assimilate into the school environment. Helps implement academic accommodations as directed by the teacher.

* Attends to personal care needs of students consistent with legal, health, and safety requirements.

* Sets up equipment as directed. Distributes classroom materials. Keeps program areas orderly.

* Helps students manage the learning environment (e.g., access/proximity to activities, assistive technology, augmentative devices, mobility assistance, use of instructional/media resources, etc.).

* Provides student assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc., as directed.

* Encourages student accountability, active participation, cooperation, punctuality, dependability, etc.

* Assists with non-classroom activities (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, etc.).

* Prepares records as directed. Complies with district records retention and disposal policies.

2. Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality results. Performs all aspects of the job.

* Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.

* Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.

* Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

* Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established work schedules.

3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.

* Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district.

* Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to an appropriate administrator.

* Resolves issues tactfully. Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity.

4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.

* Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.

* Updates personal skills as needed to effectively utilize task-appropriate technology.

5. Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.

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