Educational Aide, Instructional Assistants, Paraprofessional (All Positions) 2025-26

Cleveland Metropolitan School District; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as an Instructional Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in supporting students with diverse needs. This position focuses on providing personalized instructional assistance, reinforcing learning, and fostering a positive classroom environment. You'll work closely with teachers to adapt lessons, monitor student progress, and ensure that each child receives the attention they deserve. This role not only offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' educational journeys but also allows you to be part of a dedicated team committed to the success of every child in Cleveland. If you're passionate about education and helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related college education courses preferred.
• Must have an Ohio Educational Aide Permit within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with unique needs by providing instructional support.
• Monitor and oversee student progress while maintaining behavioral standards.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication

Experience working with students with specialized needs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or college credit

Ohio Educational Aide Permit

Job description

Educational Aide, Instructional Assistants, Paraprofessional (All Positions) 2025-26

Position Type: Paraprofessional Job Families

Date Posted: 2025-01-06

Location: Administration or As Assigned

INTRODUCTION: CONTEXT AND MISSION

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) serves approximately 37,000 students in 100+ schools. Over the past several years, the Greater Cleveland community has united behind the collective goal of ensuring every child in Cleveland attends a high-quality school. The Cleveland Plan defines CMSD’s approach to the reinvention of public education and holds our community accountable for the success of Cleveland’s schoolchildren.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

An instructional assistant, also known as a paraprofessional, provides assistance with handling the unique needs of students by providing additional instructional support. This includes tutoring individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher, monitoring and overseeing student progress, maintaining behavioral standards and order, and providing individualized support for the students as directed in their individual education plan (IEP).

Responsibilities

• Adapts to the individual social, emotional, and academic needs of the students.
• Respects and redirects scholars through preventative, proactive, and dignified classroom management techniques.
• Understands and can articulate how and why Special Education is a service and not a destination.
• Reinforces student activities and behavior as directed by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in the implementation of behavior management programs.
• Identifies, locates, and uses materials appropriate for each student.
• Schedules space for specialized instructional programs and coordinates the arrangement of equipment.
• Assists and monitors students in special training activities, including personal hygiene.
• Observes students as directed by the teacher and records specific behaviors.
• Records academic and social progress as required by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in preparing, collecting, and adapting materials.
• Maintains materials and equipment in good condition.
• Performs other routine duties as assigned by principal.
• Participates as a member of a team, following guidelines and instructions of teacher and school team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related college education courses preferred.
• Must meet one of the following: Associate's degree, minimum of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours of college credit, or successfully pass the ParaPro Assessment.
• Required to possess (or be able to obtain within 60 days) an Ohio Educational Aide Permit.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Experience working with students, particularly with specialized needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time.
• Moderate lifting from 15-35 pounds.
• Ability to write legibly and communicate clearly.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in various areas inside and outside of district buildings.
• Exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and application using Workday. An offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of an FBI/BCI background check and drug screen.

EEO Statement

CMSD provides equal opportunities for employment, retention, and advancement of all personnel regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.