1:1 Nurse Paraprofessional (LPN) - SPED

Cleveland Heights University Heights City Schools; University Heights (OH); On-site; USD 23,308 - 26,339; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in University Heights seeks an LPN to assist a preschool student with medical needs. This role requires providing routine and emergency medical assistance, including administering medication and ensuring the child’s safety. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills, experience with disabilities, and the ability to lift at least 40 pounds. The position offers a pay rate of $16.92/hour for non-degreed or $19.12/hour for those with a 2-4 year degree. Apply online by January 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have LPN certification and pass the ParaPro Assessment.
• One year of related experience is required.
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist 1 on 1 with routine and emergency medical needs for a school-aged child.
• Administer medication for seizure control under supervision.
• Involve assisting a preschool student with a tracheotomy.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to lift equipment and children

Experience in operating basic office equipment

Education

LPN

Passage of the ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Date Posted: 1/12/2026

Location: Gearity Professional Development School

Date Available: ASAP

Internal applicants please apply by 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Responsibilities

Assist 1 on 1 with the provision of routine and emergency medical needs for a school age child, e.g., tube feeding, toileting, skin care, and positioning. 7.0 hours/day (8:15a - 3:45pm), 5 days/week, 195 days/year. Administer medication for emergency seizure control for any student. Under the supervision of the building principal, the school nurse and the head nurse.

Please note: This assignment will involve assisting a preschool student with a tracheotomy.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• LPN
• Passage of the ParaPro Assessment
• One year of related successful work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in operating basic office equipment
• Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds
• Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with students with disabilities

Application Procedure

Apply online.

Salary

$16.92/hour (non-degreed); $19.12/hour (2-4-year degree)

Hiring Manager

Patrick MCNichols, Principal
Erin Hanna, Coordinator of Student Services

HR Staff

Sean E. Patton, Chief of Human Resources and Operations
Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant - Human Resources

Link

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