Substitute Paraprofessional

Substitute Paraprofessional

Location:

Akron Public Schools
Position Type: PARAPROFESSIONAL
Date Posted: 1/3/2024

Date Available:

TBD
Closing Date: 12/27/2024

Salary Range: $15.07 per hour. Time

Schedule:

As and When Needed. FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt. Supervisor:
Building Principal. Job Code: 407. The Superintendent reserves the right to keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position.

Application must be made electronically through . For further information, please contact Misty Wheeler, Human Resource Specialist, .

• Maintains a schedule determined by the Principal
• Is responsible to the principal, coordinator of support staff, and the director of special education
• Takes direction from the principal and classroom teacher
• Escorts children in and out of the building in the morning, afternoon, and at recess
• Escorts children to and from modes of transportation and waits for their arrival and departure
• Assists in toileting, diapering, changing clothing, changing pull‑ups and student personal hygiene as needed
• Ensures that equipment and supplies used by the student are clean and in place for proper use
• Transfers and positions pupils in different seating/standing equipment
• Assists in implementing all therapy plans (PT, OT, SLH)
• Assists in the lunchroom with feeding and supervision of pupils
• Assists students traveling throughout the building and in/out of the building
• Assists students with elevator, lifts, and other equipment as necessary to fulfill Individualized Education Plan
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date inventory of materials and equipment
• Assists in supervising students in the lunchroom and at recess
• Assists with the distribution of materials
• Assists in keeping bulletin boards neat and attractive
• Assists in emergency situations
• Assists in restraining students using proper Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques
• Monitors students in time out
• Assists students during disaster drills and field trips
• Assists with arranging work centers as needed
• Assists the special education student(s) in art, gym, music, and regular education classes
• Assists in collecting and maintaining data, including but not limited to behavioral, academic, and self‑care
• Prepares and/or duplicates materials
• Prepares work sheets and other educational material for student use
• Assists with the class in the teacher's absence for short periods of time
• Collects attendance, breakfast and lunch information
• Assists students in operation of classroom computers and other media equipment
• Assists students in completing assigned work
• Assists teacher in making school related telephone calls when instructed by teacher
• Assists with handling other pertinent activities as directed by the teacher or principal
• Exercises a high level of tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff members and public
• Maintains respect at all times for confidential information, including but not limited to, student records, free/reduced lunch forms, test scores, etc.
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promotes good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Promotes good safety practices and procedures
• Attends meetings and in‑services as required
• Serves as a role‑model for students
• Performs related work as required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have two professional references.
• Must comply with state and federal guidelines for instructional assistants.
• Must have a high degree of physical stamina to be capable of restraining students and lifting.
• Satisfactory BCII and FBI background checks.

• Copy machine
• Orthopedic equipment such as wheelchairs, stationary chairs, braces, lifts, etc.
• Laminator
• Ellison machine
• Computer and peripherals
• VCR/TV/DVD
• Equipment used to meet medical needs of student such as Brailler, Assistive Listening Devices, Augmentive Communication Devices, PT/OT equipment
• Other equipment used in classroom instruction and in conjunction…