Classroom Paraprofessional- Open to the… at SchoolSpring · Cincinnati

Summary: Cincinnati Public Schools serves nearly 38,000 students from preschool to 12th grade and is seeking a Classroom Paraprofessional to support students in the classroom. This role involves assisting certified staff with instructional goals and providing day-to-day support to enhance student learning.

Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively, problem-solve and work independently in a school setting
- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs
- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task
- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision
- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs
- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed
- Perform any other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying
- Associate's Degree or higher
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Passing of the Parapro Assessment examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an Educational Aide Permit issued by the State of Ohio
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel)
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working with children desirable

Required Skills: Parapro Assessment examination, Educational Aide Permit (Ohio), Reading instruction, Language arts instruction, Mathematics instruction, Computer instruction, Student behavioral management, Record-keeping, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel