Paraprofessional (Classroom Aide) - Snowhill

Springfield City Schools; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive benefits

Stable school-year schedule

Job summary

Springfield City Schools Snowhill Elementary in Springfield, Ohio seeks a Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers, assists students with assignments, and helps with classroom mobility and safety. Hours are 7:45am–3:15pm, 192 days per year, with a starting wage of 19.79 USD per hour.

The position requires a high school diploma, Bachelors? credentials, and Ohio certification prerequisites, plus training in child development and safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Evidence of meets NCLB requirements (60 credits OR Associate's degree OR paraprofessional exam).
• Ability to obtain Ohio Educational Aide Certification.
• Completion of 45 hours of training in child development, safety and health.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in providing educational benefits for students.
• Work with students on academic assignments and/or physical needs.
• Prepare materials, operate classroom mobility assistive technology, and attend trainings.
• Assist with transferring students, lifting up to 50–300 pounds as needed, and supervise transitions.
• Support students with movement between classes and on transportation.
• Assist with delegated nursing duties after proper training.

Skills

Student support

Mobility assistance

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

60 college credits / Associate's degree OR paraprofessional exam

Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification

45 hours training in child development and related areas

Job description

Paraprofessional (Classroom Aide) - Snowhill

Springfield City Schools Snowhill Elementary - Springfield, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5957552
Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 12, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Who We Are: The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seekinga Paraprofessional at SnowhillElementarySchoolfor 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.

What We Offer: As a contracted employee, this position works 7hours per day, 192days per year. Monday - Friday 7:45am - 3:15pm or as assigned. Starting salary is $19.79per hour. Salary and other details available online at: https://www.scsdoh.org/cms/lib/OH02215834/Centricity/Domain/2212/SEUSS%20Final%20Contract%202021-2023%2006232021%20Original%20Docusign.pdf. All employees receive professional development and excellent competitive benefits!

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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

Map