Para-Professional (Educational Aide)

Young World Physical Education; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Para-Professional (Educational Aide) in Cleveland, Ohio. The role involves supporting instructional activities for students, especially those with Individual Education Plans. Responsibilities include guiding students in various subjects, managing classroom behavior, and assisting with daily living activities. Qualifications include an Associate's Degree and the ability to obtain Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Status. The position offers a nurturing environment where you can make a significant impact on students' educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain HQP (Highly Qualified Paraprofessional) Status.
• Experience providing instructional support to students.
• Ability to assist students with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students in academic subjects.
• Work with students individually and in small groups.
• Support classroom behavioral management.

Skills

Ability to carry out instructions

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with individuals

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Completion of college coursework

Tools

Personal computers

Office equipment

Job description

Para-Professional (Educational Aide)

East Cleveland City Schools District Wide - Cleveland, Ohio (Open in Google Maps)

Job Details

Job ID: 5666493

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 23, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Paraprofessional

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• A Paraprofessional provides instructional, physical, and social emotional assistance in a caring and nurturing environment to meet the unique needs of students with Individual Education Plans.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain HQP (Highly Qualified Paraprofessional) Status through one of the following:

• Associate's Degree (in any field)
• Successful completion of college level coursework
• Taken and passed the official Paraprofessional Assessment

Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the Ohio Department of Education.

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.Constructs, copies and distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Possess the physical and mental attributes required to perform all essential functions.

Terms of Employment

Salary: 2026-2027 Per the OAPSE Contract

192 Work Days

Equal Opportunity Employer