MD Unit Paraprofessional - Long Term Substitute

Shaker Heights City School District; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Huber Heights City School District is seeking a MD Paraprofessional for Wayne High School for the 2026/2027 school year. The position involves providing academic assistance to students in regular and special education classrooms and requires strong verbal and written communication with teachers and staff.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma, and training in CPR or related health tasks may be provided. The district emphasizes equal opportunity employment in all hiring decisions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Paraprofessional role in general or special education.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic assistance to students in regular and special education settings.
• Establishes and maintains positive rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Assists students with preacademic, academic, and personal care needs as directed by teachers.
• May assist with diapering, toileting, feeding, mobility, and transitions; lifting may be required.
• CPR training and other delegated nursing tasks may be provided and expected.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Huber Heights City School District

Job Description

2026-2027 School Year

CLASSIFICATION: MD Paraprofessional

LOCATION: Wayne High School

SALARY RANGE: $19.76 Per Hour

LENGTH OF WORK DAY: 7.5 Hours

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: Temporary Position â 2026/2027 School Year

DATE OF POSTING: July 27, 2026

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Provides academic assistance to students in regular and special education classroom environments. Demonstration of both verbal and written communication skills with classroom and intervention teachers is essential. This position requires the ability to establish and maintain positive rapport with students, parents, and colleagues. Special Education paraprofessionals may be assigned to any student(s) with identified disabilities including physical and cognitive in the areas of preacademic, academic and personal care needs. Assistance may be provided individually, in small and/or large group settings including but not limited to a resource room and classroom environment. Student may need assistance with diapering, toileting, feeding, mobility support, transitioning from wheelchair or walker to floor/seat. Lifting may be required. Accommodations and instructional activities will be defined and directed by the classroom teacher and/or intervention specialist.

Additional training will be provided by the district based on student's needs. Training in CPR and/or other delegated nursing tasks (e.g. medication and health management) will be expected and provided.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma. It is the goal of Huber Heights City Schools to employ and maintain Highly Qualified paraprofessionals. Current employees will be encouraged to participate in district provided training and receive assistance to meet the Highly Qualified criteria as defined by No Child Left Behind. Both current and new employees must meet the Highly Qualified criteria as a condition of employment in any Federal designated Title One Building.

The Huber Heights City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed.

This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.