Elementary Paraprofessional - 1:1 Learning & PD Focus

Springfield City Schools; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Benefits package

Job summary

Springfield City Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional at Snyder Park Elementary in Springfield, Ohio for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers, assists students with academic tasks, and handles classroom mobility tasks.

The position is full-time, 7 hours per day, 192 days per year, with a starting wage of $19.79 per hour. Applicants must meet NCLB criteria and complete required training, with competitive benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 60 college credits or an Associate's Degree or higher, or pass the ODE paraprofessional exam.
• Ability to obtain Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification.
• Complete 45 hours of approved trainings in child development, early childhood education, safety, and disease prevention; maintain trainings notebook.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in providing educational benefits for students.
• Work with students on academic tasks or physical needs.
• Prepare materials, operate classroom mobility assistive technology, and attend trainings.
• Lift students safely up to 50 pounds single; up to 300 pounds with two-person lift; up to 20 lifts per day.
• Assist students during class transitions within 4 minutes.
• Assist students boarding/exiting transportation; support up to 300 pounds.
• Move from floor to standing 15-20 times per 3-hour period.
• Run after students in flight on varied surfaces.
• Assist with delegated nursing duties after proper training.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

60 credits or Associate's Degree or higher

ODE paraprofessional exam

Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification

45 hours of required trainings

Job description

Springfield City Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional at Snyder Park Elementary in Springfield, Ohio for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers, assists students with academic tasks, and handles classroom mobility tasks.

The position is full-time, 7 hours per day, 192 days per year, with a starting wage of $19.79 per hour. Applicants must meet NCLB criteria and complete required training, with competitive benefits and ongoing professional development.