Para Aide

Mad River Local Schools; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mad River Local Schools Brantwood Elementary in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a Para Aide to assist in grades K–4. The position offers seven hours per day with a starting wage of $18.49 per hour and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, meet No Child Left Behind standards, strong communication skills, and the ability to support reading, writing, and mathematics under IEP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or its equivalency.
• Meets No Child Left Behind standards (i.e. associate degree or 48/72 semester hours or equivalent demonstrated through state/local assessment).
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with state-of-the-art equipment/skills, including data processing; Microsoft Word preferred.
• Proficiency in English reading.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations as related to special needs children.
• Ability to deal with medical conditions per student IEP.
• Physically capable to lift and manage special needs students when necessary.

Skills

Effective communication

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

No Child Left Behind standards

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Para Aide

Mad River Local Schools Brantwood Elementary - Dayton, Ohio

Job Details

Job ID: 5973175

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Para Aide - grades K-4

7 hours per day

Starting salary: $18.49 per hour

Benefits available: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Minimum Skills / Job Requirements:

Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or its equivalency. Must also meet No Child Left Behind standards (i.e., Associate Degree from an accredited institution of higher education or completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as 48 semester or 72 quarter hours as verified by college transcript from an accredited institution of higher education), or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment – knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics or knowledge of, and the ability to assist in readiness for reading, writing, and mathematics).

Demonstrated effective communication skills, both oral and written.

Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.

Demonstrated competency with state-of-the art equipment/skills, including data processing, etc. Preferred software knowledge usage – Microsoft Word.

Demonstrated proficiency of English reading proficiency.

Ability to cope with stressful situations as related to special needs children.

Appropriately deal with given medical conditions as required per the student's IEP.

Physically capable to safely and appropriately lift and manage special needs children when necessary.

Mad River Local Schools is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and adheres to all applicable federal and Ohio state laws, regulations, and executive orders concerning non-discrimination. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. If an applicant with a disability needs a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, the Mad River Board of Education will ensure such accommodations are made in compliance with federal and state legal requirements.

Mad River

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]