English Learner Support Paraprofessional (K-12)

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District; University Heights (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard Employee Benefits

Job summary

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is seeking an Educational Aide/Paraprofessional at Gearity Professional Development School. The role supports English language learners through pull-in/push-in services, data tracking, and collaboration with teachers to implement EL plans.

Position details: 7.0 hours per day, 195 days per year, starting November 2026. Applicants should have relevant education credentials and experience working with EL learners.

Qualifications

• 2 years of college coursework OR an Associate's Degree or higher OR high school diploma with passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment.
• One year of related successful work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in operating basic office equipment, such as copiers
• Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds
• Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide EL push in and/or pull out instruction to students in grades Kindergarten-12th.
• Assist in administering language proficiency and academic achievement tests for determining placement for students in grades K–12.
• Maintain database of EL and EL-eligible students.
• Assist in developing language acquisition support plans (EL plans) for all EL students and work with classroom teachers to implement plans.
• Assist in completing EL Accommodations Forms and EL Progress Reports for school students.
• Work with classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction.
• Assist in developing appropriate curriculum to help EL students acquire the English language.
• Employ various instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including whole group/co-teaching, small-group or individual learning.
• Assist in compiling and maintaining a profile summary for each student.
• Assist in gathering and reporting data for reporting requirements and other required reports.
• Establish and maintain communication with parents of students in the program.
• Engage parents and families in their student’s learning and act as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Participate in EL Team monthly meetings.
• Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Attend IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

2 years of college coursework

Associate's Degree or higher

High school diploma with ParaPro Assessment

Tools

Copiers

Job description

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is seeking an Educational Aide/Paraprofessional at Gearity Professional Development School. The role supports English language learners through pull-in/push-in services, data tracking, and collaboration with teachers to implement EL plans.

Position details: 7.0 hours per day, 195 days per year, starting November 2026. Applicants should have relevant education credentials and experience working with EL learners.