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 at Roxboro Elementary to assist students with special needs and support teachers, counselors and administrators in reaching educational goals. The position requires promoting remedial and enrichment activities, and assisting with independent living skills.

Work hours are 8:15 AM to 3:45 PM, five days a week, with 195 days per year.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Office equipment operation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or higher

ParaPro assessment

Educational Aide Permit

Ohio teaching license

Tools

Copier

Job description

1:1 Paraprofessional - Special Education JobID: 3208

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Paraprofessional / Educational Aide
• Date Posted:
  11/10/2026
• Location:
  Roxboro Elementary School
• Date Available:
  ASAP

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 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 Development, and Melissa Barrett-Burkeet, Principal

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

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