Paraprofessional: Classroom Support & 1:1 Learning Lab

Springfield City Schools; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Benefits package

Job summary

Springfield City Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional (Classroom Aide) for Snowhill Elementary in Columbus, Ohio for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers and students with academic and mobility needs in a dynamic district.

The position is full-time, 7 hours per day, 192 days per year, with a starting salary of $19.79 per hour. Applicants must meet NCLB paraprofessional requirements and begin Ohio certification and 45 hours of required training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 60 credits of higher education OR an Associate's Degree or higher OR have passed the ODE paraprofessional exam.
• Ability to obtain Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification.
• Completion of 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.

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 mobility assistive technology, and attending workshops, seminars, and training programs.
• Move students using lifts with safety considerations (up to 50–300 pounds depending on method).
• Assist students in transition between classes within a 4-minute passing time.
• Assist students on steps and boarding/exiting transportation vehicles.
• Move from seated to standing positions multiple times per 3-hour period.
• Ability to run after and catch a student in flight; running on varied surfaces.
• Assist with delegated nursing duties after proper training.

Skills

Assist teachers

Student support

Mobility assistance

Lifting heavy loads

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

60 credits or Associate's degree or higher OR paraprofessional exam

Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification

45 hours training in child development/early childhood/child abuse first aid and disease prevention

Job description

Springfield City Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional (Classroom Aide) for Snowhill Elementary in Columbus, Ohio for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers and students with academic and mobility needs in a dynamic district.

The position is full-time, 7 hours per day, 192 days per year, with a starting salary of $19.79 per hour. Applicants must meet NCLB paraprofessional requirements and begin Ohio certification and 45 hours of required training.