1:1 Paraprofessional - Preschool - Special Education

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

Job summary

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District seeks a 1:1 Paraprofessional for preschool/special education at Gearity Professional Development School. ASAP start with a 195-day schedule and 7.0 hours per day, 5 days a week.

Minimum qualifications include 2 years of college coursework or an Associate's Degree or higher, or a high school diploma with ParaPro, plus one year of related experience. Valid Ohio Educational Aide permit required.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework or an Associate's Degree or higher.
• High school diploma with ParaPro Assessment or equivalent.
• One year of related successful work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lift equipment or children.
• 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 instructional and educational goals, including remedial and enrichment activities.
• Work in an intensive behavior classroom and operate basic office equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

ParaPro experience

Educational support

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree or higher

High School Diploma

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

1:1 Paraprofessional - Preschool - Special Education JobID: 3212

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Paraprofessional / Educational Aide
• Date Posted: 11/10/2026
• Location: Gearity Professional Development School
• Date Available: ASAP

Internal applicants have until Monday, November 10, 2026 to 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 Development, and Patrick McNichols, Principal

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