1:1 Paraprofessional - Preschool - Special Education

Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist teachers, counselors and administrators in an intensive behavior classroom. You will support remedial, enrichment and independent living activities aligned to instructional goals.

Requirements include 2 years of college or an Associate's degree (or a high school diploma with ParaPro), one year related experience, and an Ohio Educational Aide Permit.

Qualifications

• 2 years of college coursework or an Associate's Degree or higher
• High school diploma with ParaPro Assessment prior to employment
• One year of related work experience
• Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children up to 40 pounds
• Valid Educational Aide Permit or license issued by the Ohio Department of Education

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers, counselors and administrators in providing educational services to students with special needs
• Support remedial, enrichment and/or independent living activities
• Contribute to instructional goals in an intensive behavior classroom
• Assist with operating basic office equipment as needed

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Operate office equipment

Lifts up to 40 lbs

Strong communication

Education

2 years of college coursework

Associate's Degree or higher

High school diploma + ParaPro

Ohio Educational Aide Permit

Tools

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

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. These positions are in an intensive behavior classroom.

Job Summary:

Minimum of 7.0 hours/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)

Hiring Managers: Erin Hanna, Coordinator of Student Development, and Patrick McNichols, Principal

HR Staff: Sean E. Patton, Chief of Human Resources and Operations

Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant - Human Resources

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