1:1 Paraprofessional - Preschool - Special Education

Cleveland Heights University Heights City Schools; Bluestone (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Heights University Heights City Schools is hiring a 1:1 Paraprofessional - Preschool - Special Education for Oxford Elementary School. This role supports students with special needs alongside teachers, counselors and administrators, engaging in remediation, enrichment and independent living activities to help reach instructional goals.

Minimum qualifications include 2 years of college coursework or an associate/alternative diploma with ParaPro, plus one year of related work.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework or an associate's degree, or high school diploma with ParaPro.
• One year of related successful work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers, counselors and administrators in providing educational services to students with special needs.
• Support instructional and educational goals, remedial and enrichment activities.
• Operate basic office equipment and assist with classroom routines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma + ParaPro

ParaPro Assessment

Tools

Office equipment (copier)

Job description

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Openings as of 8/28/2026

1:1 Paraprofessional - Preschool - Special Education JobID: 3155

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Paraprofessional / Educational Aide
  
• Date Posted:
  8/5/2026
  
• Location:
  Oxford Elementary School
  
• Date Available:
  August 2026
  

Internal applicants have until Tuesday, August 11, 2026to apply.

Description:

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. Thesepositions areinan intensive behavior classroom.

Job Summary:

Minimum of 7.0hours/day, 5 days/week, 195 days/year

Elementary School Parapro Day: 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM; 7.0 hours/day

Minimum Qualifications:

2 years of college coursework

OR an Associate's Degree or higher

OR high school diploma with the passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment

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.
A valid Educational Aide Permit or license issued by the Ohio Department of Education

Preferred qualifications:

Experience working with students with special needs

Salary:

Step 1,$17.47/hour (non-degreed); $19.74/hour (2-year degree), $21.50(teaching certificate)

Standard Employee Benefits

Hiring Managers:

Erin Hanna, Coordinator of Student Services, and LaChauune Perry, Principal

HR Staff:

Sean E. Patton, Chief of Human Resources and Operations