1:1 Special Education Assistant

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

Job summary

Parma City School District is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Special Education Assistant for Hillside Middle School in Independence, OH. The position supports students with disabilities under the supervision of the Building Principal and Special Education Supervisor.

The role requires an ability to work 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with a starting hourly rate of $18.24. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, eligibility for an Educational Aide Permit in Ohio, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have at least 48 sem. hours of secondary education or passed PRAXIS PARAPRO exam.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Must meet No Child Left Behind Act requirements.
• Eligible to apply for Educational Aide Permit with Ohio Dept. of Education.

Responsibilities

• Support 1:1 with students with disabilities.
• Assist with behavior management and safety procedures.
• Communicate clearly with students, families, and staff.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality; perform clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Educational Aide Permit eligibility (OH)

Tools

Office machines

Job description

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 hoursof 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

1:1 Special Education Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5985362

Application Deadline: Nov 17, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Nov 06, 2026 5:04 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 hoursof 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]