Classroom Support Assistant

About the Employer

Job Title: Classroom Assistant -
Reports to: Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor -
Work Schedule: 6.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday -
Salary: $22,474.00 (starting annual salary) -
Qualifications:
* High school diploma or GED
* Minimum of 48 semester hours of secondary education or have passed the Praxis Parapro Exam
* Must pass the written test or meet the educational requirements of the "No Child Left Behind Act"
* Ability to meet the requirements and apply for an Educational Aide Permit with the Ohio Department of Education -
Responsibilities:
* Ability to work effectively with students, including those who display aggressive, abusive, or inappropriate verbal and/or physical behavior
* Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively
* Organizational and problem-solving skills
* Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
* Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students
* Knowledge and ability to apply behavior management techniques in enforcing school discipline in an appropriate context -
Requirements:
* Clerical skills, including knowledge of office machines
* Previous experience working with computers preferred -
Working Conditions: Maintains a good attendance record and is punctual