Paraprofessional Aide 1:1

Lake Local Schools District

LAKE ELEMENTARY

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Job Details

Job ID:

5937612

Application Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

Position:

Paraprofessional Aide 1:1

Location:

Lake Elementary School

Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Student Services

Hours:

7 hrs. per day

Description:

Lake Paraprofessionals provide assistance to a variety of students who require one on one assistance with daily activities to maximize their potential. Students may have a variety of needs including medical, behavioral, cognitive, and sensory. Applicants should be calm and poised individuals with a passion for all kids, utilizing their ability to be flexible based on the needs of the students they serve. Also, the position will be covering staff lunches. High School diploma required

Paraprofessional permit required

Previous experience assisting students with learning in public school settings

Previous aide experience preferred

Ability to maintain a calm demeanor during stressful situations

Experience with difficult behaviors or behavior disorders preferred

Ability to work with students with varying levels of disability and behavior disorders

Skilled in student management

Exemplary work attendance history

Positive reference/recommendation from employer/supervisor

Conflict resolution experience preferred

Team and department compatibility

Computer skills and excellent keyboarding skills

Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others and collaborate with all staff members

Demonstrates the ability to work well with students - approachable

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Organizational and problem solving skills

Ability to stand, walk and move in outdoor conditions and/or settings

Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations and environments

Displays professionalism, confidentiality, strong character, and excellent work ethic

Models responsibility, honesty, respect, integrity, citizenship, commitment, and leadership skills

Qualifications and duties according to job description

Salary and benefits according to negotiated contract

All duties and behavior will be conducted morally and ethically

Essential Functions:

(The below lists are not ranked in order of importance)

Ensure safety of students

Assist children in moving from one area to another and keep on schedule

Organize and assist on field trips

Assist regular classroom teacher with classroom projects and study groups

Contact parents of students when necessary when requested by either teacher or parent

Work with special education students individually and in small groups

Aid student with their tasks, read to students, conduct activities that work to maintain previous teaching

Assist student with regular classwork

Promote good social relationships between children

Assist students according to IEP

Maintain familiarity with students IEP and ETR

Assist students who need help eating

Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., custody papers, medical records, communication with parents and other teachers.

Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner

Observe students when they are eating to prevent choking

Monitor student behavior - be ready to de-escalate, pursue, or separate - utilize PBIS techniques effectively and correctly to maintain safety

Get all students to the correct buses on time

Supervise students in the cafeteria, playground, hall and/or classroom, recess

Direct and discipline children according to the directions of the classroom teacher and/or refer disciplinary cases to the building principal

Circulate and spot difficult situations before they develop into problems

Supervise games and safety precautions during use of playground equipment

Report any damaged, broken or dangerous equipment to the building principal immediately

Supervise children passing to and from the classroom to the cafeteria, gym, assemblies, or other activities

Make sure children do not enter restricted supervision areas of the building

Make sure children do not loiter in the halls, washrooms, or other unsupervised areas

Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Encourage and help special education students in the selection of high interest reading material and mathematics material

Assist in the modification of assignments

Play learning games to foster understanding of material

Prepare materials for class projects

Distribute communiques to be sent home with the students

Make school related telephone calls for teacher

Administer first-aid to students

Keep permanent records up-to-date when requested

Attend meetings and in-services as required

Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible human beings

Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or building principal

Keep track of student's belongings, e.g., wallets, money, lunches, glasses, hats

Cheek book bags for notes from home, permission slips, etc.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

Less than one year related experience

Appropriate State of Ohio certification license, i.e., Paraprofessional certification (Educational Aide Permit)

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the superintendent and/or board of education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Organizational and problem solving skills

Patience and understanding

Equipment Operated:

Monitors

Computer/printer

Copier

Phone

Additional Working Conditions:

Occasional interaction among unruly children

Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

Occasional requirement to travel e.g., field trips

Frequent requirement to stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, and crouch

Occasional requirement to "2-person lift" and carry children up to approximately 80 pounds

Occasional operate of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to school on all scheduled days

Occasional requirement to climb, kneel, sit, and balance

Occasional requirement to work overtime

Occasional requirement to lift and carry (i.e. children) up to approximately 50 pounds

Occasional overtime work will be requested and expected of the employee

All duties and behavior will be conducted morally and ethically. Acts that are deemed as lewd, sexual or inappropriate will be viewed as unacceptable and may be considered as grounds for administrative action, dismissal, or termination of contract.

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 incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.

Position Type:

Full-Time

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