Full Time LINK Paraprofessional

The Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional for Merwin Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time role provides 7.5 hours per day, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch, in a program supporting students with communication, social interaction, and routine transitions.

An Educational Aide permit with ESEA Endorsement is required, with emphasis on using strategies to help students access the general curriculum and participate in classroom

Qualifications

• Educational Aide permit with ESEA Endorsement required.
• Paraprofessional assistance for students with communication and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with verbal/nonverbal communication and social interaction skills.
• Support transitions and daily activities under the IEP team's guidance.

Education

Educational Aide permit with ESEA Endorsement

Job description

Full Time LINK Paraprofessional
Merwin Elementary 2026-2027
7.5 hrs/day including a 30 minute unpaid lunch.
Educational Aide permit with ESEA Endorsement required.

Link Program Overview: A program to support students who have difficulties in the areas of verbal/nonverbal communication, social interaction skills, adjusting to environmental changes/changes in routines, transitions between activities, behavioral challenges and challenges with the general curriculum (including social and emotional development). These students often may have unusual responses to sensory experiences and engage in repetitive activities/stereotyped movements. This program focuses on strengthening functional communication, social interaction, flexibility to changes, and using sensory strategies to self-regulate. Students may still participate in the general education setting for parts of the day when appropriate, as determined by the IEP team.