Paraprofessional -Lincoln Elementary

Springfield City Schools

Springfield (OH)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 30,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Springfield City Schools at Lincoln Elementary in Springfield, Ohio is seeking a Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers, assists students with academic and physical needs, and helps prepare materials and participate in trainings.

The position is full-time, 7 hours per day, 192 days per year, with a starting hourly wage of $19.79. It requires a high school diploma or equivalent, NCLB credits or an associate degree or passing the paraprofessional exam, and

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.
60 credits or higher education OR Associate's Degree or higher OR pass the ODE paraprofessional exam.
Ability to obtain Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification.
Complete 45 hours of training in child development; early childhood education; child abuse recognition and prevention; first aid; and related trainings.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in providing educational benefits for students.
Work with students on academic and/or physical needs.
Assist in preparing materials, operating classroom or mobility assistive technology, and attending trainings.

Skills

Assist Teachers

Student support

Curriculum materials prep

Education

High School diploma

60 credits or Associate's Degree

ODE Paraprofessional exam

Certification eligibility (Ohio EAE)

45 hours training in child development etc.

Job description

Paraprofessional -Lincoln Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957551
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 LincolnElementary Schoolfor the 2026-2027school 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.