Upper Arlington City Schools
Part-Time Paraprofessional(s)
Upper Arlington City Schools, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Part‑Time Paraprofessional(s) – Upper Arlington City Schools
Title:
PARAPROFESSIONALS (Two Vacancies)
Reports to:
Assigned Coordinator of Special Education and Teacher
Employment Status:
Regular/Part‑Time
Pay Rate:
$23.03 to $28.92 per hour, depending on experience and assignment
Pay Through:
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
Job Objectives:
Performs a variety of classroom support and student personal care services as directed under the supervision of an assigned teacher.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma.
Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., negative tuberculosis test).
Documentation of a clear criminal record and compliance with drug‑free workplace rules and board policies.
Valid Ohio Department of Education Permit appropriate for the assignment.
Self‑directed and able to learn required skills.
Ability to physically manage students with disabilities.
Congenial disposition and strong diplomacy skills.
Satisfactory pre‑employment and ongoing random drug tests.
Ability to cope with stressful traffic, weather conditions, and passenger distractions.
Note:
Appointment requires successful completion and periodic renewal of state‑mandated and service center training requirements (e.g., communicable disease, child abuse, CPR, first aid, behavioral management training).
Preschool Assignment Requirements:
Accumulation of forty‑five hours of in‑service training (in fifteen‑hour annual increments). Five hours annual in‑service thereafter.
Note:
This assignment may require a valid driver’s license, access/availability of a reliable vehicle, and/or completion of van driver training. Employees must meet all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center’s insurance carrier.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Checks with the teacher for instructions, works with small groups and/or individual students, seeks advice when expectations are unclear.
Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines and procedures.
Promotes a favorable image of the service center, supports community/school partnerships that enhance the service center’s operational effectiveness.
Helps students with remedial and/or enrichment activities, reinforces instructional objectives introduced by the teacher, maintains a positive learning environment.
Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance; avoids being intrusive and solves student concerns discreetly.
Supports an inclusive educational environment, helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer‑group activities as directed.
Assists with student mobility needs, helps students use assistive and/or augmentative devices.
Positions students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line of sight, proximity to equipment, height of work surfaces).
Follows prescribed medical plans and/or assists students with personal hygiene care (e.g., toileting, catheterization, feeding) as trained by a licensed health‑care professional.
Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non‑prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout employment.
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion:
The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
Additional Information:
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor and or appointing authority.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Education and Training
Industries Primary and Secondary Education
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PARAPROFESSIONALS (Two Vacancies)
Reports to:
Assigned Coordinator of Special Education and Teacher
Employment Status:
Regular/Part‑Time
Pay Rate:
$23.03 to $28.92 per hour, depending on experience and assignment
Pay Through:
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
Job Objectives:
Performs a variety of classroom support and student personal care services as directed under the supervision of an assigned teacher.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma.
Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., negative tuberculosis test).
Documentation of a clear criminal record and compliance with drug‑free workplace rules and board policies.
Valid Ohio Department of Education Permit appropriate for the assignment.
Self‑directed and able to learn required skills.
Ability to physically manage students with disabilities.
Congenial disposition and strong diplomacy skills.
Satisfactory pre‑employment and ongoing random drug tests.
Ability to cope with stressful traffic, weather conditions, and passenger distractions.
Note:
Appointment requires successful completion and periodic renewal of state‑mandated and service center training requirements (e.g., communicable disease, child abuse, CPR, first aid, behavioral management training).
Preschool Assignment Requirements:
Accumulation of forty‑five hours of in‑service training (in fifteen‑hour annual increments). Five hours annual in‑service thereafter.
Note:
This assignment may require a valid driver’s license, access/availability of a reliable vehicle, and/or completion of van driver training. Employees must meet all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center’s insurance carrier.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Checks with the teacher for instructions, works with small groups and/or individual students, seeks advice when expectations are unclear.
Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines and procedures.
Promotes a favorable image of the service center, supports community/school partnerships that enhance the service center’s operational effectiveness.
Helps students with remedial and/or enrichment activities, reinforces instructional objectives introduced by the teacher, maintains a positive learning environment.
Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance; avoids being intrusive and solves student concerns discreetly.
Supports an inclusive educational environment, helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer‑group activities as directed.
Assists with student mobility needs, helps students use assistive and/or augmentative devices.
Positions students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line of sight, proximity to equipment, height of work surfaces).
Follows prescribed medical plans and/or assists students with personal hygiene care (e.g., toileting, catheterization, feeding) as trained by a licensed health‑care professional.
Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non‑prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout employment.
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion:
The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
Additional Information:
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor and or appointing authority.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Education and Training
Industries Primary and Secondary Education
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