1:1 Paraprofessional — Empower Special Needs Students

Cleveland-Heights--university-Heights-City-School-District-1; University Heights (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is seeking a paraeducator to assist teachers, counselors and administrators in delivering educational services to students with special needs at Gearity Professional Development School. The role supports remedial and enrichment activities and helps with independent living goals, within a collaborative school environment.

From the description, the ideal candidate will have 2 years of college coursework or an associate degree or ParaPro,

Qualifications

• 2 years of college coursework
• OR an Associate's Degree or higher
• OR passage of the ParaPro Assessment
• One year of related successful work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in operating basic office equipment, such as copiers
• 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.
• Experience working with students with special needs

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers, counselors and administrators in providing educational services to students with special needs.
• Work will involve assisting students with remedial, enrichment and/or independent living activities as well as supporting instructional and educational goals.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Office equipment operation

Physical ability

Team collaboration

Education

2 years of college coursework

Associate's Degree or higher

ParaPro Assessment

Tools

Copiers

Job description

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is seeking a paraeducator to assist teachers, counselors and administrators in delivering educational services to students with special needs at Gearity Professional Development School. The role supports remedial and enrichment activities and helps with independent living goals, within a collaborative school environment.

From the description, the ideal candidate will have 2 years of college coursework or an associate degree or ParaPro,