1:1 Special Education Assistant

Parma-City-School-District; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parma City School District at Normandy High School in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a 1:1 Special Education Assistant. Reports to the Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor.

Work schedule is 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with a starting hourly rate of $18.24. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, 48 college hours or PRAXIS PARAPRO exam, and ability to obtain an Educational Aide Permit with the Ohio Department of Education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have 48 semester hours or pass PRAXIS PARAPRO exam.
• Ability to obtain an Educational Aide Permit with ODE.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Educational Aide Permit (Ohio)

Tools

Office machines

Computers

Job description

1:1 Special Education Assistant

Parma City School District, Normandy High School - Cleveland, Ohio. Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education

Job Details

Job ID: 5928108

Application Deadline: Sep 24, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Reports To: Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor

Work Schedule: 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday

Salary: $18.24 starting hourly rate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a minimum of 48 semester hours of secondary education or have passed the PRAXIS PARAPRO exam
• One or two years related experience working with students with disabilities is preferred
• Must pass the written test or meet the educational requirements of the "No Child Left Behind Act"
• Ability to meet the requirements and apply for an Educational Aide Permit with the Ohio Department of Education
• Ability to work effectively with students, this may include students who display aggressive, abusive, or inappropriate verbal and/or physical behavior
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
• Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students
• Knowledge and ability to apply behavior management techniques in enforcing school discipline in an appropriate context
• Must possess the physical strength and ability required to lift, assist restrain, or pursue handicapped students
• Clerical skills; including knowledge of office machines
• Previous experience working with computers preferred
• Maintains a good attendance record and is punctual

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Karl Scheider
• 5311 Longwood Ave
• Parma, Ohio 44134
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]