1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional — Student Support

Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District in Ohio is seeking an Elementary School Paraprofessional to support students with special needs and assist classroom staff in delivering educational services.

The role includes assisting with remedial and enrichment activities, and supporting instructional goals. Work hours are 8:15 AM–3:45 PM, Monday–Friday, 195 days per year, with pay scales from $17.47 to $21.50 per hour depending on credentials.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of college coursework or an associate's degree or higher.
• Alternative: high school diploma with ParaPro Assessment.
• One year of related work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience operating basic office equipment such as copiers.
• Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children up to 40 pounds.
• Active Educational Aide Permit (1-Year or 4-Year) or teaching license.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers, counselors and administrators in providing educational services to students with special needs.
• Support remedial, enrichment and/ or independent living activities.
• Support instructional and educational goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment operation

Lifting 40 lbs

Physical ability

ParaPro certification/teaching license

Education

2 years of college coursework

Associate's Degree or higher

High school diploma + ParaPro

Tools

Copier operation

Job description

Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District in Ohio is seeking an Elementary School Paraprofessional to support students with special needs and assist classroom staff in delivering educational services.

The role includes assisting with remedial and enrichment activities, and supporting instructional goals. Work hours are 8:15 AM–3:45 PM, Monday–Friday, 195 days per year, with pay scales from $17.47 to $21.50 per hour depending on credentials.