- Position Type:
Student Support Services - Date Posted:
8/5/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide - Working directly with students in academic content areas, under guidance of a licensed teacher
- Assisting with classroom management
- Providing instructional support in a library or media center setting
- Oversee daily operations of a library under the direction of the district media specialist
- May be assigned limited supervision duties including recess, cafeteria, bus, study hall, etc.
- Working with students with IEPs, as directed by special needs teacher responsible for students
- Assisting special needs teacher with classroom management issues
- Providing student specific assistance/support, specified per IEP, and as directed by special needs teacher
- Assisting other students as directed; however, primary focus is on IEP student to which assigned
- May be assigned limited supervision duties including recess, cafeteria, bus
- Valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit
- ESEA Qualified (HQT)
- CPR/First Aide Certified
- Ability to work with students with special needs
- Clear BCI/FBI record
- Other qualifications assigned by Superintendent or Board of Education
- Compliance with drug-free workplace rules and board policies
- Training in behavioral management techniques.
- Organizes tasks and manages time effectively
- Understand areas of exceptionality and general instructional strategies for each.
- Willing to respond to teacher directives.
- Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
- Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills.
- Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.
- Exercises self-control and perseverance when dealing with students.
- Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
- Completes paperwork accurately. Verifies and correctly enters data.
- Performs prescribed activities efficiently with limited supervision.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
- Demonstrates professionalism, maintains confidentiality and contributes to a positive work environment.
- Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing
- Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment up to 50 pounds
- Duties may require occasional travel to meetings and work assignments
- Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases
- Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals
| Educational Aide/Paraprofessional | JobID: 557 |
(Approved 12/14/09 Res. # 09-332)
Title: Educational Aide/Paraprofessional
Department: Education
Building/Facility: Individual Buildings
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Employment Status: Regular/Part –Time
Description: An Educational Aide/Paraprofessional is defined as a school employee who works under the direction of a highly qualified licensed teacher or other licensed school specialist/practitioner. The educational aide/paraprofessional provides a variety of non-teaching classroom support as well as instructional support in one of the two following educational aide/paraprofessional classifications.
Note: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance.
Educational Aide/Paraprofessional Classifications:
1. Instructional: Duties may include:
performance of assigned duties.
Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Westfall Board of Education.
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 employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employee’s supervisor.
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