Role OverviewThe Instructional Paraprofessional performs a variety of duties, including providing specialized educational assistance, assisting and supporting the teacher in carrying out the objectives of the educational programs and lessons. The Instructional Paraprofessional may work with individual students or a group of students with special needs, assisting the teacher with instructional responsibilities to ensure compliance with pertinent State of Ohio and Federal educational requirements.
What You Will Do
Assist student(s) in working with technology and computer-based learning programs as directed. Work with student(s) and teacher(s) on academic requirements and grade-appropriate work. Work with small groups of students, assist with small group instruction.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Able and willing to accept assignments relative to student safety which may include restraining a student. Participates in identified training as necessary to meet the needs of the student assignment. May assist with lifting student, bath rooming and/or personal assistance depending upon the student’s needs.
Requirements
- Educational aide or educator licensure required (ESEA Qualified)
- 1-2 years’ experience preferred with students with special needs
- Maturity and patience required. Able to support students academically and emotionally in order to foster the learning process.
- Able to identify and refer situations to the Principal as needed.
- Able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
- Able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing student demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
- Able to be consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to leadership direction and solicit and accept feedback to improve performance.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds, able to bend, stoop, reach, sit in order to respond to the needs of the assigned student(s).
- Able to move as quickly as needed to respond to the needs of the assigned student(s).
- Able to restrain a student if/when necessary for the safety of the student.
Benefits
- Starting hourly rate of $15.00/hour
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
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