Paraprofessional - 7.00 hrs/day - CF Middle School

Cuyahoga Falls City School District; Chagrin Falls (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Falls City School District in Ohio is seeking a Paraprofessional/Educational Aide for the Cuyahoga Falls Middle School. This role supports students under the supervision of the classroom teacher and helps implement behavior and academic interventions.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit or qualification, and the ability to lift, assist with daily living activities, and use communication devices as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a ParaPro Assessment or have 48 college hours.
• Current Ohio Educational Aide Permit required.
• ESEA Qualification on ODE Permit.
• Background check and drug screening as part of the process.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general classroom tasks and student support.
• Provide behavior modification support and intervention strategies.
• Assist with toileting needs and basic student care.
• Operate communication devices as needed.
• Lift and move equipment or assist students as required.

Skills

Follow directions

Behavior Modifications

Behavioral Intervention

Academic Intervention

Sensory Integration

Lifting

Communication devices

Toileting care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ParaPro Assessment or 48 college hours

Ohio Educational Aide Permit

ESEA Permit qualification

Job description

Paraprofessional - 7.00 hrs/day - CF Middle School JobID: 2098

• Position Type: Aide/Attendant/ Educational Aide
• Date Posted: 9/16/2026

Cuyahoga Falls City School District

Every Student, Every Day, Every Opportunity!

September 16, 2026

Anticipated Opening

SCHOOL YEAR: 2026-2027

WORK LOCATION: CUYAHOGA FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

POSITION: PARAPROFESSIONAL - EDUCATIONAL AIDE

SALARY: ACCORDING TO CONTRACT ($19.32 - $26.61 per hour based on experience)

APPLITRACK ID: 2098

Certification/Licensure Required:

• Current State of Ohio Educational Aide Permit

ESEA Qualification on ODE Permit

• To qualify for this endorsement you must have passed a ParaPro Assessment or have a minimum of 48 semester hours from an accredited college or university.

Additional Information:

• The administration reserves the right to adjust the shift to accommodate the building and/or student's needs.
• 195 days per year: 184 work days + 11 paid holidays
• Ability to take directions from the Classroom Teacher
• Experience with Behavior Modifications
• Knowledge of Behavioral Intervention Strategies
• Knowledge of Academic Intervention Strategies
• Toileting needs
• Knowledge of Sensory Integration
• Some lifting may be involved
• Experience with Communication devices

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must undergo a successful background check (BCI/FBI) and drug screening

Applications accepted as follows:

Internal Applications: 09/16/2026 - 09/22/2026

External Application: 09/16/2026 - Until Filled

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education has dedicated itself to providing equal admission opportunities, equal education opportunities, and equal employment opportunities. It is the policy of the Board that no staff member, or candidate for a position, in this district shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, military status, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, actual or perceived gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or genetic information be discriminated against.Upon request to the Director of Human Resources, the District shall make reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability to be able to participate in this process.

Preferential consideration will be given to those applicants who are properly certified/licensed, and have met all federal and state statutory requirements of "highly qualified," in the core academic areas.

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