Preschool Aide

Preschool Paraprofessional @ Bellbrook Preschool Position Type: Preschool Paraprofessional for Bellbrook Preschool Location: Located in the board of education building in Bellbrook Date Available: for the 25-26 School year Greene County Educational Service Center: Operated by the GCESC, the Preschool Program is located in Bellbrook and has a combination of children from Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools.

The program serves children ages 3-5.

This is a public school position including 50% of students with disabilities and 50% without disabilities.

This person would be working as a paraprofessional in the classroom.

The hours are 8:00-3:00, Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday, Friday (no school on Wednesdays) during the school year.

Qualifications: * Meet one of the following: Associate's Degree or higher, 48 semester hours, or passing score on State Board of Education ParaPro Assessment * Valid Ohio Department of Education Educational Aide Permit * Experience and/or training with preschool aged students is a plus but not mandatory * Experience working with children with special needs and/or visual impairments is a plus but not mandatory * Meet legal requirements relative to a criminal background check * Maintain acceptable attendance record and punctuality General Description: * Assist teacher and other preschool staff working with children ages 3-5 in a small preschool setting that accommodates children with special needs * Assist preschool aged child(ren) with daily tasks, routines, picture schedules, work * Take teacher direction and implement assigned tasks into daily routines * Work collaboratively with preschool staff to provide a multidisciplinary team approach * Work collaboratively with teacher in best interest of children * Must meet preschool licensure laws with PD hours and develop an OCCRRA account * Must be trained or willing to be trained in Communicable Disease, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, and CPI * Duties may require lifting, carrying, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, and/or kneeling.

* Duties may include diapering or potty training and assisting with personal care tasks; assistance with low-vision needs as directed by school nurse and/or visual impairment specialist * Must maintain an updated physical every 3 years * Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.

* Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly children Salary: In accordance with the GCESC salary schedule; starting salary begins around $17+ per hour and commensurates with training and experience SEND: Cover letter, updated resume, 3 references or 3 letters of recommendation, licenses pertinent to the position to For position specific questions, contact: Traci Womack, Director of Preschool Programs -