Empowering Special Education Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Garfield Middle School, BRIDGES self contained unit, BRIDGES paraprofessional position for the 2026-2027 school year. Not to exceed 6.5 hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch; requires an education aide permit from ODE and ESSA compliance. Duties include assisting the special education class and reporting to the principal or designee.

Paraprofessionals may perform health-related tasks with training; closing date to apply is 10/02/2026. Position is on-site at Garfield Middle School.

Qualifications

• ESSA requirements include 48 sem hours/72 qtr hours, or an Associate's degree, or completion of the Para Assessment.
• Ability to obtain an Education Aide Permit through the Ohio Department of Education.
• Willingness to perform health-related tasks with proper training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a self-contained special education unit under the building principal or designee.
• Support instructional activities and student supervision throughout the day.
• Follow health-related procedures and safety guidelines as trained.

Skills

Education aide permit

ESSA compliance awareness

Education

48 semester hours / 72 quarter hours

Associate's Degree

Job description

Garfield Middle School, BRIDGES self contained unit, BRIDGES paraprofessional position for the 2026-2027 school year. Not to exceed 6.5 hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch; requires an education aide permit from ODE and ESSA compliance. Duties include assisting the special education class and reporting to the principal or designee.

Paraprofessionals may perform health-related tasks with training; closing date to apply is 10/02/2026. Position is on-site at Garfield Middle School.