Para Professional – Sidney Center

NOTICE OF AVAILABLE POSITION

POSTING DATE:          January 20, 2022 – February 3, 2022 (or until filled)

POSITION:                   Para Professional – Shelby Hills Preschool Classroom (Sidney Location) 

QUALIFICATIONS:      High School Graduate.  Ohio Department of Education Aide Permit or willingness to obtain the same.  Successful completion of a physical, BCI/FBI background check and multiple database background checks as defined by ODODD Rule 5123-2-02.  Must be physically capable to lift, carry, and move children in a safe manner.

     DUTIES:    

  • Assists in the instruction of children with developmental disabilities in all the curricular areas as defined by the enrollee’s IEP.  Also assists in the instruction of typically developing children within the classroom.  May be assigned to work exclusively with one child if individualized assistance is necessary.
  • Works cooperatively as a team with the instructors/specialists.
  • Assists in maintaining discipline of the children so that consistent behavioral plans are implemented.
  • Assists in maintaining order in the classroom.
  • Assists in planning, preparing, developing, and implementing instructional activities and procedures to attain individualized goals and objectives of the children.
  • Assists in planning and carrying out field trips and serves on committees planning special activities as well as in-hours program projects.
  • Assists in documentation of individual progress on the individual goals and objectives of the IEP; observes and records progress of children on graphs, charts, records, etc.
  • Attends and participates in parent/teacher conferences, screenings, staff meetings, and other Board meetings as required.
  • Attends conferences, in-service training sessions, and other professional workshops.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

HOURS:   Full-time Seasonal – 9 month position during the academic school year (Sidney Location). Monday thru Friday.

SALARY:    $10.88 to $14.63 per hour based on experience.

Benefits include Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS); medical, dental, vision, life insurance; paid sick and personal leave.

CONTACT:  To be considered, please notify the Board of DD of your interest via cover letter & resume and/or electronic application:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:  Lisa Brady @ Shelby County Board of DD, 1200 S. Children’s Home Rd., Sidney, OH 45365 or lbrady@shelbydd.org Visit www.shelbydd.org, click on EMPLOYMENT, click on APPLY ONLINE TODAY, complete the information in full and submit electronically to the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider