Paraprofessional - Simon Kenton Elementary School
Springfield City School District
- Springfield, OH
- $18.73 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A High School diploma or equivalent
- Evidence that meets the NCLB certification requirements (completed sixty (60) credit hours of higher education, OR obtained an Associate's Degree or higher, OR have passed the ODE paraprofessional exam)
- The ability to obtain an Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification
- The ability to complete forty-five (45) hours of training in child development; early childhood education; child abuse recognition and prevention; first aid; and prevention, recognition and management of communicable diseases and maintain a notebook of all required trainings
- Assist Teachers in providing educational benefits for students
- Work with students on academic assignments and / or physical needs
- Assist Teachers in preparing materials, operating classroom or child mobility assistive technology, and attending workshops, seminars, and training programs
- Lifting of students up to 50 pounds using a 1 person lift, or up to 300 pounds using a 2 person lift, pivot with the weight and transport up to 10 feet. Lifts may be conducted up to 20 times per day.
- Assisting students in transition between classes within a 4 minute passing time by walking, guiding or pushing the student.
- Assisting students on steps, boarding and exiting transportation vehicles. Assistance includes supporting, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 300 pounds.
- Moving from a seated position on the floor to standing and moving about the classroom at least 15-20 times per 3 hour period.
- The ability to run after and catch a student in flight. Running may occur on hard, soft, and uneven surfaces.
- Assisting with delegated nursing duties, which may include catheterization, tube feeding, administration of diastat, and other duties that may be delegated, with proper training.
As a contracted employee, this position works 7 hours per day, 192 days per year.
Monday - Friday 8:15 am - 3:45pmStarting salary is $18.73 per hour
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