1:1 Paraprofessional - Special Education

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District; University 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 Special Education at Gearity Professional Development School. The role supports students with special needs under supervision of teachers and administrators, aiding remedial and enrichment activities.

Work week is 5 days, 7 hours daily (195 days/year), with hours 8:15 AM to 3:45 PM. Salary scales vary by credential: $17.47/hr non-degreed, $19.74/hr with a 2-year degree, $21.50/hr with Teaching

Qualifications

• 2 years of college coursework or an Associate's Degree or higher.
• High school diploma with ParaPro passage prior to employment.
• One year of related successful work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Active Educational Aide Permit or Ohio teaching license.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Office equipment operation

Education

Associate's Degree or higher

2 years of college coursework

High school diploma with ParaPro

Tools

Copiers

Job description

1:1 Paraprofessional - Special Education JobID: 3207

• 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 16, 2026to 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 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 Patrick McNichols, 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 11/12/2026 10:03:02 AM CST.