3D Graphics, 3D Printing, Assistive Technology, Catheterization, Child Development, Disease Prevention and Control, Early Childhood Education, First Aid, Graphic Design, Higher Education, Infectious Diseases, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Nursing, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, Video Production
Who We Are
The Springfield City School District home to The John Legend Theatre is seeking a Paraprofessional at Snowhill Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7500 Pre-K through grade 12 students in a vibrant learning community of 17 state-of-the-art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty, and staff. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including an 11 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography.
We are Wildcats
As a Paraprofessional, you are required to:
- Have a High School diploma or equivalent
- Meet the NCLB certification requirements by completing sixty (60) credits of higher education or obtained an Associates Degree or higher
- Pass the ODE paraprofessional exam
- Obtain an Ohio Teachers Educational Aide Certification
- Complete forty-five (45) hours of training in child development, early childhood education, child abuse recognition and prevention, first aid, and prevention recognition and management of communicable diseases, and maintain a notebook of all required trainings
As a Paraprofessional, you will:
- Assist Teachers in providing educational benefits for students
- Work with students on academic assignments and/or physical needs
- Assist Teachers in preparing materials, operating the classroom, or child mobility, assistive technology, and attending workshops, seminars, and training programs
- Lift students up to 50 pounds using a 1-person lift or up to 300 pounds using a 2-person lift, pivot with the weight, and transport up to 10 feet
- Assist students in transition between classes within a 4-minute passing time by walking, guiding, or pushing the student
- Assist students on steps, boarding, and exiting transportation vehicles, including supporting lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 300 pounds
- Move from a seated position on the floor to standing and moving about the classroom at least 15-20 times per 3-hour period
- Assist with delegated nursing duties, which may include catheterization, tube feeding, administration of diastat, and other duties that may be delegated with proper training
What We Offer
As a contracted employee, this position works 7 hours per day, 192 days per year, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-3:30 pm or as assigned. The starting salary is $19.29 per hour. Salary and other details are available online at https://www.scsdoh.org/cms/lib/OH02215834/Domain/2212/SEUSS20Final20Contract202021-2023200623202120Original20Docusign.pdf. All employees receive professional development and excellent competitive benefits.
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Ohio Department of Education