ESSA-Qualified Special Education Paraprofessional

Lorain City Schools; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorain City Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Education (AU) to support students with disabilities. The position runs 6.75 hours per day, 189 days per year, with a starting hourly rate of $18.75 for the 2026/27 school year, reporting to building administrators.

Candidates must be highly-qualified paraprofessionals under ESSA and ORC 3319.074, with one of: an Associate degree or higher; or two years of college (48+ semester hours); or a passing ParaPro score.

Qualifications

• Must be a highly-qualified paraprofessional under ESSA and ORC 3319.074, evidenced by one of the listed requirements.

Skills

ParaPro-related qualification

Education

Associate degree or higher (paraprofessional requirement)

48 semester hours (2 years college)

ParaPro Assessment (456+)

Job description

Lorain City Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Education (AU) to support students with disabilities. The position runs 6.75 hours per day, 189 days per year, with a starting hourly rate of $18.75 for the 2026/27 school year, reporting to building administrators.

Candidates must be highly-qualified paraprofessionals under ESSA and ORC 3319.074, with one of: an Associate degree or higher; or two years of college (48+ semester hours); or a passing ParaPro score.