Paraprofessional - Preschool

Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center (Nwoesc) Edgerton Elementary School
- Edgerton, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center (Nwoesc) Edgerton Elementary School
- Edgerton, Ohio Open in Google Maps

• Job : 5816824
• Final date to receive applications: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Job Categories: Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA

Title: Paraprofessional
- Preschool

Typical Schedule:

Tuesday-Friday 7:40-3:10

Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor

• Provides student services consistent with the service center mission and legal requirements.

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
• Meets mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher
• Educational aide permit required.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.

Note: Employees must obtain training and maintain skills to fulfill compliance requirements applicable to the position as required by board policy and state/federal law.

• 1. Arrives on time prepared to work. Complies with established work schedules.
  • Performs non-teaching support services as a collaborative member of the educational team.
  • Prepares/distributes classroom materials. Prepares program equipment for use (e.g., computers, media resources, etc.). Keeps program areas orderly. Cleans/maintains equipment as directed.
  • Helps with classroom records and data collection. Verifies the accuracy of information as directed.
  • Provides student assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc., as directed.
  • Assists individuals and small student groups with remedial or enrichment activities.
  • Reinforces instructional objectives introduced by the teacher/intervention specialist.
  • Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students assimilate into the school environment. Helps implement classroom accommodations as directed by the teacher.
  • Works with program staff to identify student assistance strategies most likely to be effective.
  • Helps students manage the learning environment (e.g., access/proximity to activities, assistive technology, augmentative devices, mobility assistance, use of instructional/media resources, etc.).
  • Encourages student accountability, active participation, cooperation, punctuality, dependability, etc.
  • Attends to student concerns discreetly when assistance is requested.
  • Assists students with personal care as trained by a health care professional.
  • Assists with non-classroom activities (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, etc.).
• 2. Exemplifies professionalism to enhance NwOESC and member district public images.
  • Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality work results. Performs all aspects of the job.
  • Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
  • Maintains an acceptable attendance record. Provides prompt notice of delays or absences.
  • Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
  • Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
  • Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• 3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
  • Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
  • Refers administrative procedure and policy questions to an appropriate administrator.
  • Seeks clarification when directives are unclear.
  • 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 management plan procedures.
  • Protects program property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
  • Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior or suspected child abuse/neglect.
  • Upholds high standards for proper conduct. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Uses positive behavioral support techniques to address disruptive student behavior.
• 6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
  • Helps implement workplace initiatives to advance…