Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional (elementary)

Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional (elementary) Fostoria City SD Fostoria Elementary School - Fostoria, Ohio This job is also posted in

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Job ID:

5778213

Application Deadline:

Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 10, 2026 Job Description

Job Objectives:

Performs a variety of classroom support and personal care services to help students achieve productive learning experiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED. Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.). Documented evidence of a clear criminal record. Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position. Holds or is qualified to obtain an Educational Aide Permit. Ability to physically manage students with disabilities. Congenial disposition and strong interpersonal skills. Possess current infant/child first aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. Checks with the teacher for instructions. Works with small groups and/or individual students. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear. Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures. Promotes a favorable image of the school district. Helps students with a wide range of maturity and developmental levels learn appropriate social skills. Reinforces concepts introduced by the teacher. Maintains a positive learning environment. Encourages student creativity using music, art, and play activities. Helps develop activities that address the learning styles of each student. Offers help when students ask for or their behavior suggests they need assistance. Avoids being intrusive. Solves student concerns discreetly. Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed. Assists with student mobility needs. Helps students use assisted and/or augmentative devices. Positions students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line-of-sight, proximity to equipment, height of work surfaces, etc.). Helps students with personal hygiene needs (e.g., toileting, catheterization, etc.) as trained by a licensed health care professional. Prepares snacks. Helps students with hand washing routines. Helps feed students. Follows proper sanitation procedures to comply with all personal hygiene rules. Actively participates in programmed recreational activities as directed. Supervises rest periods when applicable. Monitors ill students until a parent/guardian arrives. Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information. Takes precautions to ensure student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised. Maintains high standards for student conduct. Teaches school/classroom rules. Upholds the student conduct code. Works with the classroom teacher to address persistent behavior problems. Carries out behavior modification plans. Charts student behavior as directed. Exercises caution when physical restraint is required. Supervises non-classroom activities as directed (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, etc.). Promotes the proper use and care of school property. Helps keep track of educational materials sent home with students. Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law. Performs clerical work related to classroom activities. Prepares and distributes teaching materials. Prepares displays and bulletin boards as directed. Prepares classroom equipment for use (e.g., games, computers, etc.). Helps keep program and storage areas orderly (e.g., stores equipment, shelves books, cleans spills, etc.). Sanitizes classroom equipment as directed. Participates in after-school programs (e.g., open houses, etc.) as directed. Participates in staff meetings and professional growth activities as directed. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and conduct. Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities Required:

The following aptitudes and physical skills are essential for the successful performance of assigned duties. Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude. Works cooperatively to support a successful team effort. Communicates effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills. Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions. Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts. Lifts, carries, and/or moves classroom supplies and equipment. Performs activities that may require reaching, crouching, and/or kneeling. Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual. Travels to meetings and work assignments.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases. Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals. Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes. Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Duties may require detailed paperwork. Duties may require dispensing medications. Duties may require exposure to cleaning solvents, air borne particulates, and odors. Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipment. Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines. Duties may require working during the evening and/or weekend.

Performance Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Fostoria City School District Board of Education. The Fostoria City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

Position Type:

Full-Time Equal Opportunity Employer 0 Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required