Paraprofessional - Lincoln

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

Job summary

Springfield City Schools in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Paraprofessional for Lincoln Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers, assists students with academics and mobility, and requires completing state certifications and mandated trainings.

The position runs 7 hours per day, 192 days per year, with a starting salary of $19.79 per hour. Includes access to professional development and competitive benefits, in a large diverse district with modern facilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Evidence that meets NCLB certification requirements (60 college hours or an Associate's Degree or higher, or passed the paraprofessional exam).
• Ability to obtain Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification.
• Complete 45 hours of specified trainings with a notebook of all required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in providing educational benefits for students.
• Work with students on academic assignments and/or physical needs.
• Assist in preparing materials, operating classroom mobility assistive technology, and attending trainings.
• Lift students up to 50 pounds single-handed or up to 300 pounds with two-person lift, up to 20 times daily.
• Support transitions between classes within 4 minutes, guiding or pushing students as needed.
• Assist with boarding/exiting transportation and support up to 300 pounds.
• Assist with moving from seated to standing 15–20 times per 3 hours.
• Run after students when necessary on various surfaces.
• Assist with delegated nursing duties after proper training.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NCLB certification requirements (60 credit hours or higher, OR Associate's Degree or higher, OR passed ODE paraprofessional exam)

Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification eligibility

45 hours of training in child development; early childhood; child abuse recognition and prevention; first aid; and related trainings

Job description

Paraprofessional - Lincoln

Springfield City Schools Dayton Area School Consortium - Columbus, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5957561
Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 12, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Who We Are:

The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Paraprofessional at Lincoln Elementary School 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 an Ohio 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 8:00am - 3:30pm
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!

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]