Paraprofessional - Clark Preschool

Springfield City Schools; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 bonus (paid in November)

7 hours/day, 192 days/year schedule

Professional development and benefits

Job summary

Springfield City Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for Clark Preschool in Springfield, Ohio for the 2026-2027 year. The role supports teachers, assists students with academic and physical needs, and requires compliance with NCLB paraprofessional and state certification standards.

The position offers a 7-hour day, 192 days per year, with a starting hourly wage of $19.79 and a $1,500 bonus paid in November. Training opportunities and competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Evidence that meets the NCLB certification requirements (60 credits or higher education, OR Associate's Degree or higher, OR passed the ODE paraprofessional exam)
• The ability to obtain an Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification
• The ability to complete 45 hours of training in child development; early childhood education; child abuse recognition and prevention; first aid; and management of communicable diseases and maintain a notebook of trainings

Responsibilities

• Assist Teachers in providing educational benefits for students
• Work with students on academic assignments and/or physical needs
• Assist Teachers in preparing materials, operating classroom or mobility assistive technology, and attending trainings
• Move and assist with lifts up to 300 pounds with appropriate support and safety
• Assist students in transitions between classes within a 4 minute passing time
• Assist students on steps and boarding/exiting transportation
• Move from seated position to standing at least 15-20 times per 3-hour period
• Run after and catch students if needed
• Provide diapering and restroom assistance as needed
• Collaborate with teachers to collect student data and support instruction

Skills

Student support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

60 college credits / Associate's degree or higher / ODE paraprofessional exam

Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification

45 hours of training in child development; ECE; safety and health topics

Tools

Classroom materials prep

Job description

Paraprofessional - Clark Preschool

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Job Details

Job ID: 5892275

Application Deadline: Aug 25, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 2:05 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Who We Are: The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Paraprofessional at Clark PreSchool for the 2026-2027 school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats!

As a Paraprofessional you are required to:

• AHigh School diploma or equivalent
• Evidence thatmeets the NCLB certification requirements (completedsixty (60) credithoursof higher education, OR obtained an Associate's Degree or higher, OR havepassed the ODE paraprofessional exam)
• The ability to obtain anOhio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification
• The ability to complete forty-five (45) hours of training in child development; early childhood education; child abuse recognition and prevention; first aid; and prevention, recognition and management of communicable diseases and maintain a notebook of all required trainings

As a Paraprofessional you will:

• Assist Teachers in providing educational benefits for students
• Work with students on academic assignments and / or physical needs
• Assist Teachers in preparing materials, operating classroom or child mobility assistive technology, and attending workshops, seminars, and training programs
• Lifting of students up to 50 pounds using a 1 person lift, or up to 300 pounds using a 2 person lift, pivot with the weight and transport up to 10 feet. Lifts may be conducted up to 20 times per day.
• Assisting students in transition between classes within a 4 minute passing time by walking, guiding or pushing the student.
• Assisting students on steps, boarding and exiting transportation vehicles. Assistance includes supporting, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 300 pounds.
• Moving from a seated position on the floor to standing and moving about the classroom at least 15-20 times per 3 hour period.
• The ability to run after and catch a student in flight. Running may occur on hard, soft, and uneven surfaces.
• Assisting with delegated nursing duties, which may include catheterization, tube feeding, administration of diastat, and other duties that may be delegated, with proper training.
• Providing diapering and restroom assistance as needed.
• Maintaining a solution-focused mindset and a regulated emotional state at all times.
• Adopting the Leader in Me framework and collaborating with colleagues to teach your students the frame at school.
• Collaborating with teachers and colleauges to collect student data and provide instruction to students.

What We Offer: As a contracted employee, this position works 7hours per day, 192days per year. Monday - Friday 8:15 am - 3:45pm Starting salary is $19.79 per hour Salary and other details available online in the Springfield Education United Support Staff agreement (SEUSS). All employees receive professional development and excellent competitive benefits!

***$1,500 bonus paid in November***

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Preschool
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Melissa Ekberg
• 1500 W Jefferson ST
• Springfield, Ohio 45506
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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