Paraprofessional

Grandview Heights Schools is seeking a Full-Time Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year. This position will be at the Middle School and will work from 8am-3pm.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience and knowledge of working with and caring for students with autism.

Title: Paraprofessional

Reports To: Building Principal and Chief Student Growth & Development Officer

Qualifications:

High school diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred

Educational Aide certificate, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire

Pass all FBI & BCII checks

Experience working with children with Autism preferred

Student-centered focus

Ability to serve as a positive role model for students and staff

Ability to meet physical requirements of the position on a daily basis:

Climb steps

Lift up to 40 pounds

Transport children using various equipment

Perform minor health related tasks (diapering, feeding tube, seizure plans)

Position Summary:

Contributes to the efficient operation of the building/district program by performing essential job functions, demonstrates knowledge of students’ needs, including but not limited to: educational, physical, sensory, recreational, vocational, speech/language, and social/emotional as established by a multidisciplinary team, attend work on a regular basis and arrives on time and prepared and willing to assist in the classroom and other areas as needed, demonstrate effective organizational skills, time management, initiative, and flexibility in order to students’ and staff needs, assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director Student Services, the building principal, intervention specialists, and/or classroom teachers, and assumes responsibility for continued professional growth to fully support educational programming. Adjust to various locations and work requirements as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

Instructional Assistance:

Assist with student arrival and departure as needed

Assist students in readiness for class

Assist with field trips, assemblies, and special functions within the scheduled work day

Supervise activities on the playground and lunchroom for all building students

Monitor and assist assigned students as they travel to designated areas throughout the school as directed by certificated staff or administrators, including but not limited to restrooms, cafeteria, playground and special areas

Assist students in restrooms as needed (supervise washroom breaks, diaper changing, clothing changes, and/or personal hygiene)

Transfer, lift, or position students, as well as assist students in the use of wheelchairs, standers, or other mobility devices

Assist classroom teachers with maintaining inclusive, learner-centered environments

Assist students with life-skills based on the curriculum

Monitor and assist students in using assistive technology devices

Help students implement and self-manage organizational skills

Facilitate appropriate social interactions among students by prompting, modeling, and reinforcing social behaviors in small group or classroom settings

Communication and Collaboration:

Consult and/or meet with teachers and other staff utilizing appropriate channels by engaging in positive solution-finding steps to resolve areas of concern and to request direction, instruction, or guidance for new or unfamiliar tasks

Provide and communicate information regarding students in a timely manner

Refer questions from families to appropriate personnel

Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, staff, and families

Model appropriate hygiene, appearance, interaction, and actions

Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student and school information

Interact with others in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

Assist other members of the Paraprofessional team as needed

Specific Area-Assigned Paraprofessionals (in addition to the above):

Classroom Special Education/Cross-Categorical Resource Room Paraprofessional

Implement IEP modifications and accommodations as directed by certificated staff

Demonstrate knowledge of behavioral and emotional disturbances

Interest in and willingness to learn about students with disabilities including but not limited to defiant behavior, Autism, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety

Work with small groups within a class as directed

Function as program or classroom instructional assistant but may be assigned as a one- one instructional assistant

Work one-one with student for assignment completion, testing, projects or other academic needs when directed

Document student behavior in accordance with IEP goals and objectives

Accompany student(s) to class, take notes, and communicate effectively with classroom teachers