1:1 Paraprofessional - Special Education

Cleveland Heights University Heights City Schools; Bluestone (OH); On-site; USD 23,846 - 29,348; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City Schools is seeking a 1:1 Paraprofessional for Oxford Elementary School to support students with special needs. You will work 7.0 hours per day, five days a week, 195 days per year, assisting a student 1:1 with remedial, enrichment and independent living activities alongside teachers and aides.

Requirements include 2 years of college coursework (or an Associate's degree or higher, or high school diploma with ParaPro), strong interpersonal skills, ability

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as copiers.
• Physical ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Valid Educational Aide Permit or license from Ohio Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers, counselors and administrators in providing educational services to students with special needs.
• Support a student 1:1 with remedial, enrichment and independent living activities.
• Assist in alignment with instructional and educational goals.

Job description

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1:1 Paraprofessional - Special Education JobID: 3144

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Paraprofessional / Educational Aide
• Date Posted: 7/29/2026
• Location: Oxford Elementary School
• Date Available: August 2026

Description

Assist teachers, counselors and administrators in providing educational services to students with special needs. Work will involve assisting a student 1:1 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 LaChaunne Perry, Principal

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