Classroom Assistant

Parma City School District; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Parma City School District is seeking a Classroom Assistant at John Muir Elementary School in Cleveland, Ohio.

The role supports the building principal and special education supervisor with student supervision, behavior management, and basic clerical tasks. Requires a high school diploma or GED, 48 college hours or PRAXIS PARAPRO exam, and Ohio Educational Aide Permit eligibility. Monday–Friday, 6.5 hours daily, with starting salary of $22,474.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 48 semester hours or PRAXIS PARAPRO exam.
• Pass the No Child Left Behind Act educational requirements.
• Apply for Ohio Educational Aide Permit.
• Ability to work with diverse students and communicate clearly.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Supervise students responsibly and maintain discipline.
• Clerical skills and basic office equipment knowledge.
• Computer experience preferred.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Student supervision

Behavior management

Clerical skills

Computer skills

Attendance and punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PRAXIS PARAPRO exam

Job description

Classroom Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5906754

Application Deadline: Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Yesterday

Job Description

Reports To: Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor

Work Schedule: 6.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday

Salary: $22,474.00 starting annual salary

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a minimum of 48 semester hours of secondary education or have passed the PRAXIS PARAPRO exam
• 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
• 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

Contact Information

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