Paraprofessional – Preschool – Special Education

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District; University Heights (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District in University Heights, OH, is seeking an Elementary School Parapro to assist teachers, counselors and administrators in delivering educational services to students with special needs.

The role supports remedial and enrichment activities and independent living goals, and works with instructional staff to meet educational objectives in a collaborative school environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework.
• OR an Associate’s Degree or higher.
• OR high school diploma with the passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment.
• One year of related successful work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in operating basic office equipment, such as copiers.
• Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds.
• An active Educational Aide Permit (1-Year or 4-Year) or a teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers, counselors and administrators in providing educational services to students with special needs.
• Support remedial, enrichment and independent living activities as well as supporting instructional and educational goals.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

One year of related work experience

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher

Educational Aide Permit (1-Year or 4-Year) or teaching license

2 years of college coursework

High school diploma with ParaPro Assessment

Tools

Copiers / basic office equipment

Job description

Internal applicants have until Tuesday, September 1, 2026 to apply.

Description

Assist teachers, counselors and administrators in providing educational services to students with special needs. Work will involve assisting students with remedial, enrichment and/or independent living activities as well as supporting instructional and educational goals.

Job Summary

Minimum of 7.0 hours/day, 5 days/week, 195 days/year

Elementary School Parapro Day: 8:15AM – 3:45 PM, Monday – Friday

Minimum Qualifications

2 years of college coursework

OR an Associate’s Degree or higher

OR high school diploma with the passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment

One year of related successful work experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience in operating basic office equipment, such as copiers

Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds

Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions of the job.

An active Educational Aide Permit (1-Year or 4-Year) or a teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education

Preferred qualifications

Experience working with students with special needs

Salary

$17.47/hour (non-degreed); $19.74/hour (2-year degree); $21.50 (Teaching Certificate)

Standard Employee Benefits

Hiring Managers: Erin Hanna, Coordinator of Student Development, and LaChaunne Perry, Principal

HR Staff: Sean E. Patton, Chief of Human Resources and Operations

Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant – Human Resources

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