Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional Kettering, OH Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Some college Working with individuals with disabilities Direct support Safe environment creation Classroom experience Working with students with special education needs School policy and procedure enforcement Associate's degree Entry level Full Job Description

KETTERING CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 580

Lincoln Park Blvd. Ste. 105 KETTERING, OHIO 45429-2584

Telephone:

937-499-1426

FAX:

937-499-1519 MINDY

MCCARTY-STEWART KEN MILLER

Superintendent Asst.

Superintendent of Human Capital TO :

All Kettering City School District locations and outside locations as designated by the Assistant Superintendent of Human Capital.

POSITION

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SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL LOCATION

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ORCHARD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Effective March 30, 2026 GENERAL

INFORMATION

: This position will be 7 hours per day. The primary responsibility will be to provide support and assistance with students identified with special needs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES, Partial List :

To assist the special education teacher in carrying out the routine policies and procedures of the classroom and building to which the aide is assigned. To adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom instructional and behavioral skills. To assist teachers with required physical activity including walking, stooping, bending, assisting students in/out of wheelchairs including lifting/supporting students with physical needs. To assist teachers with monitoring students within a variety of school environment (ex. on/off bus, playground, restroom including toileting, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

QUALIFICATIONS, Partial List :

Applicants must be Highly Qualified - Possess a 2-year Associates Degree or 2 years of college credits (48 semester or 72 quarter hrs.) or passage of state paraprofessional standards exam (PARAPRO Test). Valid Ohio educational aide permit. Must pass criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening. Must have competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job including adapting to changing work priorities, communicating effectively with students, parents, and teachers, maintaining confidentiality, working as part of a team, and must possess problem-solving skills.

SALARY :

According to approved salary schedule.

THIS IS A SPREAD PAY POSITION KETTERING BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER