1:1 Paraprofessional - SPED

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District; University Heights (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is seeking a paraprofessional at Gearity Professional Development School. The role supports students with special needs, aiding teachers and staff to deliver instructional goals.

This 7.0 hour per day, 195 days per year position emphasizes assisting with remedial, enrichment and independent living activities while ensuring safety and supportive learning environments for students.

Qualifications

• Assist teachers, counselors and administrators in providing educational services to students with special needs.
• Support remedial, enrichment and independent living activities as well as instructional goals.
• Operate basic office equipment and support classroom activities.
• Physical ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or students as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers, counselors and administrators in delivering educational services to students with special needs.
• Support remedial and enrichment activities and independent living skills.
• Assist with instructional goals and classroom activities as directed by staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Able to lift 40+ lbs

Education

2 years of college coursework

Associate's Degree or higher

ParaPro Assessment passed

One year related work experience

Tools

Copier operation

Job description

Date Posted: 11/2/2026

Location: Gearity Professional Development School

Date Available: November 2026

Internal applicants have until Monday, November 9, 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: 7.0 hours/day, 5 days/week, 195 days/year

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of college coursework
• OR an Associate's Degree or higher
• OR passage of the ParaPro Assessment
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with students with special needs

Hiring Manager: Erin Hanna, Coordinator of Student Development, and Patrick McNichols, Principal

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

Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant, Human Resources

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