Para-Professional (Classroom Aide)

Young World Physical Education; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

ESC ESC of Northeast Ohio in Independence, Ohio is seeking qualified candidates for Para-Professional Educational Aide positions to work with students and school personnel at Independence Schools.

This assignment is Monday through Friday for 5.75 hours per day (28.75 hours per week). A competitive salary will be offered to the best qualified candidate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Ability to obtain the appropriate license from the State of Ohio.
• At least two years' experience with children with social, emotional, and behavioral needs preferred.
• Experience in an educational classroom setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with students and school personnel at Independence Schools.
• Schedule is Monday through Friday for 5.75 hours per day (28.75 hours per week).
• Competitive salary will be offered to the best qualified candidate.
• Requires FBI/BCI background check.

Skills

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Discretion with confidential records

Education

High school diploma

Ohio license eligibility

Job description

Para-Professional (Classroom Aide)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5880949

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Independence LocalSchools is seeking qualified candidates for Para-Professional Educational Aide positions to work with students and school personnel at Independence Schools.

This assignment is Monday through Friday for 5.75 hours per day (28.75 hours per week).

A competitive salary will be offered to the best qualified candidate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• Ability to obtain the appropriate license from the State of Ohio.
• Minimum of two year successful experience working with children with social, emotional, and behavioral needs preferred.
• Prior experience working in an educational classroom setting.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the tasks involved.
• Be courteous, tactful and understanding of young people
• Desire, ability, and patience to assist and work with students with special needs in a learning environment on a day-to-day basis.
• Interest in children and education.
• Capable of dealing with confidential student records.
• Clean FBI/BCI background

Candidates will be contacted by Independence Local Schools to schedule interviews.

Appropriate license and criminal background check required.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Steve Rogaski
• 6393 Oak Tree Boulevard South
• Independence, Ohio 44131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]