Paraprofessional - Lincoln

Springfield City Schools; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Springfield City Schools Lincoln Elementary in Springfield, Ohio, seeks a Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers, assists students with academic and physical needs, and helps with materials and mobility devices.

The position requires special certifications and hands-on safety training, with a 7-hour day across 192 days per year. Starting pay is $19.79 per hour, with competitive benefits and professional development opportunities as part of the SEUSS agreement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Evidence of meeting NCLB paraprofessional requirements (60 credit hours or an Associate's degree or higher, or passed the ODE paraprofessional exam).
• Ability to obtain Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification.
• Complete 45 hours of training in child development, early childhood education, and related safety topics.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in providing educational support for students.
• Work with students on academic or physical needs.
• Assist in preparing materials and operating classroom assistive technology.
• Assist with student transfers between activities with safe handling of up to 300 pounds total.
• Support students in transitions and during transportation loading/unloading.
• Assist with delegated nursing duties as trained.

Skills

NCLB certification requirements

Child development training

First aid & safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

60 credit hours or Associate's degree or higher or paraprofessional exam

Job description

Paraprofessional - Lincoln

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957550

Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Who We Are:

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 (completed sixty (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

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