Kindergarten Special Education Paraprofessional (ESSA‑Qualified)

Lorain City Schools; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorain City Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students under the Office of Exceptional Children. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule at 6.75 hours per day, 189 days per year, with pay at $18.75 per hour for the 2026/27 school year.

Candidates must meet ESSA/Ohio requirements: an associates degree or 48 college hours or ParaPro score of 456+ and must obtain an Educational Aid Permit.

Qualifications

• Must be a highly-qualified paraprofessional under ESSA and ORC 3319.074.
• Provide transcripts for degree/semester-hour verification.
• Pass ParaPro assessment with a score of 456 or higher.

Skills

Highly-qualified paraprofessional

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 semester hours

ParaPro score 456+

Educational Aid Permit

Job description

Lorain City Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students under the Office of Exceptional Children. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule at 6.75 hours per day, 189 days per year, with pay at $18.75 per hour for the 2026/27 school year.

Candidates must meet ESSA/Ohio requirements: an associates degree or 48 college hours or ParaPro score of 456+ and must obtain an Educational Aid Permit.