1:1 Paraprofessional - 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 an Elementary School Paraprofessional to assist teachers, counselors and administrators in providing educational services to students with special needs. The role includes supporting remedial, enrichment and independent living activities and helping meet instructional goals.

Work schedule is 7.0 hours/day, 5 days/week, 195 days/year, with a daily shift from 8:15 AM to 3:45 PM for the Elementary School Paraprofessional role;

Qualifications

• 2 years of college coursework or an Associate's Degree or higher
• One year of related successful work experience
• Active Educational Aide Permit or a teaching license
• Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience operating basic office equipment, such as copiers

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Two years college coursework

Associate's Degree or higher

Educational Aide Permit or teaching license

Tools

Copiers

Job description

Internal applicants have until Monday, November 16, 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.

Job Summary

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

Elementary School Paraprofessional Day: 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM, Monday - Friday

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.
• An active Educational Aide Permit (1-Year or 4-Year) or a teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with students with special needs

Salary

$17.47/hour (non-degreed); $19.74/hour (2-year degree); $21.50 (Teaching Certificate)

Hiring Managers

• Erin Hanna, Coordinator of Student Development, and Melissa Barrett-Burkeet, Principal

HR Staff

• Sean E. Patton, Chief of Human Resources and Operations
• Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant - Human Resources