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Learning Preschool Educational Paraprofessional

Job in Pickerington, Fairfield County, Ohio, 43147, USA
Listing for: Fairfield County Educational Service Center
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Preschool / Daycare
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: 2025-2026 Learning Steps Preschool Educational Paraprofessional

Learning Steps Preschool Educational Paraprofessional

  • Date Posted:
    3/5/2025
  • Location:

    Pickerington
  • Date Available:

    08/09/2025
Title: Paraprofessional/Classroom Assistant

Qualifications:
  • Two years of study at an institution of higher education; an associate degree or higher; or passing score on State Parapro Assessment
  • Experience working with students, preferred
  • Valid Aide Permit
  • Required criminal background check
  • Meets USCIS I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
  • Appointment may require successful completion of online training courses in areas such as, but not limited to: communicable disease, child abuse, CPR, first aid, student privacy, behavioral management training, etc.
Reports To: Classroom Supervisor

Job Goal: Assist teacher with classroom instruction and monitor students as assigned. Provide support to the teacher/staff so children may meet their individual educational objectives and/or achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole. Effectively assist the teacher in managing the classroom and individual students’ behavior to maintain a good learning environment.


Performance Responsibilities
:
  • Assists the teacher with the daily preparation, care and organization of equipment and materials for classroom instruction.
  • Assists the classroom teacher in the implementation of each child’s individual education plan.
  • Assists students with mobility, physical and clothing needs such as positioning, feeding, toileting, diapering, and getting on and off transportation vehicles (if necessary).
  • Assists in maintaining classroom environment conducive to learning and free of health and safety hazards.
  • Works with students both individually and in small groups.
  • Assists with, but not limited to, recess supervision, restroom breaks, assemblies, emergency drills, and in other in-school non-classroom locations.
  • Helps students operate computer and/or other specialized equipment.
  • Assists the teacher with record-keeping tasks.
  • Assists in social and extracurricular activities.
  • Provides appropriate motivation and reinforcement with the children.
  • Attends parent and staff meetings as requested by the teacher or supervisor.
  • Attends professional growth training sessions and initiate independent study (as necessary).
  • Alerts the teacher and supervisor to any problem or information concerning an individual student.
  • Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of licensed individuals.
  • Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
  • Provides other health/care needs, as necessary.
  • Maintains professional standards of dress, conduct, and parent/staff interactions.
  • Exercises self-control and perseverance when dealing with students.
  • Performs other school-related duties at the request of the classroom teacher or as approved and/or assigned by the Fairfield County ESC Supervisor or Superintendent/Designee.
  • Complies with policies and procedures established by the Fairfield County ESC and the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.

  • Required Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, and Other Responsibilities
  • Ability to work effectively with others.
  • Ability to communicate ideas and directions clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Organizational and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to generate correspondence independently.
  • Respects confidences shared by the staff and operates in a discreet manner in all related matters.
  • Assist in registration of students, as necessary.
  • Process paperwork, as necessary.
  • Assist with classroom inventories.
  • Assist with room cleanup.

  • Additional Working Conditions
  • Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
  • Occasional operation of vehicle under inclement weather conditions.
  • Occasional alternative/flexible hours/days.
  • Occasional travel.
  • Occasional interruption of duties by staff and/or telephone.
  • Occasional interaction with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals, and may need to assist with behavior management.
  • Occasionally required to assist and lift children with mobility, medical, and physical needs, and occasionally assist with getting children on and off transportation vehicles.
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