Perform a variety of educational and support services to help students achieve productive learning experiences. Provide a guidance and encouragement to help students pursue their intellectual, social and emotional potentials with typical inclusionary classrooms or self-contained classrooms.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent
A clear record as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Hold / Apply for an Ohio Educational Aide Permit
Ability to learn skills appropriate for the person including the physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to travel to assignments.

General Description

Be responsible for learning the functions and proper procedures for all assigned physical & educational duties of the absent paraprofessional under the guidance of the assigned teacher and/or supervisor, or licensed health professional (e.g. feeding, toileting, catheterization, wheelchair transfers, mobility, lifting, carrying, positioning, operation of personal devices, etc.) and educational/behavioral support for the student.

Essential Functions:

Help maintain a nurturing environment for students. Collaborate with appropriate staff as necessary.
Work with individual and/or small groups as your assignment requires.
Gain basic understanding of the classroom routine and the needs of the individual student.
Perform routine clerical work and record keeping related to classroom activities as directed by the classroom teacher.
Help with the preparation of classroom materials including the operation of any office equipment such as classroom computers and other resource equipment.
Assist the teacher in keeping the classroom, storage and work areas orderly (e.g. store equipment; shelve books, clean spills, etc.)
Be aware of the normal functions of personal assistive devices. Identify problems. Immediately report unsafe conditions.
Provide close supervision and take reasonable precautions to ensure student safety. Do not leave students unsupervised or engage in personal care of students unless directed by the teacher.
Follow the behavior plans/guidance as directed by the teacher.
Serve as a role model for staff and students. Exemplify responsible leadership.
Perform other specific job-related duties as directed.

Working Conditions: Exposure to the following conditions may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable disease.
Interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
Duties may require riding in a vehicle.

Substitute Paraprofessional