1:1 Paraprofessional - Special Education

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

Job summary

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is seeking a 1:1 Paraprofessional for elementary education at Boulevard Elementary School in Cleveland Heights, OH. This role supports students with special needs and collaborates with teachers and staff.

The position requires 7.0 hours/day, five days/week, 195 days/year, with compensation starting at $17.47/hour and increases for higher qualifications; in-person work within the district’s schools is expected.

Qualifications

• 2 years of college coursework or higher.
• Associate's Degree or higher, or high school diploma with ParaPro.
• One year of related work experience.
• Active Educational Aide Permit or Ohio teaching license.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers, counselors and administrators in providing educational services to students with special needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Lifts 40 pounds

Office equipment experience

Reliable communication

Education

2 years of college coursework

Associate's Degree or higher

High school diploma with ParaPro

One year of related work experience

Active Educational Aide Permit or Ohio teaching license

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District

1:1 Paraprofessional - Special Education JobID: 3179

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Paraprofessional / Educational Aide
• Date Posted: 9/24/2026
• Location: Boulevard Elementary School
• Date Available: October 2026

Internal applicants have until Wednesday, September 30, 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 Parapro 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 licenseissued 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)

Standard Employee Benefits

Hiring Managers: Erin Hanna, Coordinator of Student Services and Joi Mahoney-Curry, Principal

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

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Postings current as of 9/27/2026 6:43:54 AM CST.

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