SUBSTITUTE PARAPROFESSIONAL

Substitute ParaprofessionalThe Akron Board of Education announces a possible opening for Substitute Paraprofessional. Application must be made electronically. For further information, please contact Misty Wheeler, Human Resource Specialist.Job Code: 407 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Time Schedule: As and When Needed Salary Range: Hourly Rate: $15.07Supervisor: Building PrincipalFunctions:Maintains a schedule determined by the PrincipalIs responsible to the principal, coordinator of support staff, and the director of special educationTakes direction from the principal and classroom teacherEscorts children in and out of the building in the morning, afternoon, and at recessEscorts children to and from mode of transportation and waits for their arrival and departureAssists in toileting, diapering, changing clothing, changing pull ups and student personal hygiene as and when as neededMakes certain that equipment and supplies used by the student are clean and in place for proper useTransfers and positions pupils in different seating/standing equipmentAssists in implementing all therapy plans (PT,OT,SLH)Assists in lunchroom with feeding and supervision of pupilsAssists students traveling throughout the building and in/out of the buildingAssists students with elevator, lifts, and other equipment as necessary to fulfill Individualized Education PlanMaintains accurate, up-to-date inventory of materials and equipmentAssists in supervising students in the lunchroom and at recessAssists with the distribution of materialsAssists in keeping bulletin boards neat and attractiveAssists in emergency situationsAssists in restraining students using proper Crisis Prevention Intervention techniquesMonitors students in time outAssist students during disaster drills and field tripsAssists with arranging work centers as neededAssists the special education student(s) in art, gym, music, and regular education classesAssists in collecting and maintaining data, including but not limited to behavioral, academic, and selfcarePrepares and/or duplicates materialsPrepares work sheets and other educational material for student useAssists with the class in the teacher's absence for short periods of timeCollects attendance, breakfast and lunch informationAssists students in operation of classroom computers and other media equipmentAssists students in completing assigned workAssists teacher in making school related telephone calls when instructed by teacherExercises a high level of tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff members and publicMaintains respect at all times for confidential information, to include but not limited to, student records, free/reduced lunch forms, test scores, etc.Interacts in a positive manner with staff students and parentsPromotes good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversationPromotes good safety practices and proceduresAttends meetings and in-services as requiredServes as a role-model for studentsPerforms related work as requiredDescription: Ability to work effectively with others Ability to communicate oral and/or written ideas and directives clearly and effectively Ability to effectively listen Ability to follow oral and written directions Ability to accurately record student progress Ability to assist students with class work Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situation Ability to exercise organizational and problem solving skills Ability to effectively manage students Must have a high degree of physical stamina to be capable of restraining students and liftingConditions:Copy machineOrthopedic equipment such as wheelchairs, stationary chairs, braces, lifts, etc.LaminatorEllison machineComputer and peripheralsVCR/TV/DVDEquipment used to meet medical needs of student such as Brailler, Assistive Listening Devices, Augmentive Communication Devices, PT/OT equipmentOther equipment used in classroom instruction and in conjunction with handicaps of studentsFrequently required to lift students in and out of equipment, carry, push, and pull students in orthopedic equipmentFrequent exposure to body fluids, blood, and tissueFrequent and regular requirement to lift, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel, and stoopFrequently required to restrain unruly childrenRequirements:High School Diploma or G.E.DNew federal legislation requires that paraprofessionals meet ONE of THREE criteria to become Highly Qualified:Complete at least two years of study at an Institute of Higher Education (48 Semester or 72 Quarter Hours)An Associate (or higher) Degree from an Accredited Institution of Higher EducationPass the Test for ParaprofessionalsSatisfactory BCII and FBI background checksMust have two references (professional)Must have a high degree of physical stamina to be capable of restraining students and liftingMust comply with state and federal guidelines for instructional assistantsIf you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, View phone number on click.appcast.io.Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").