Paraprofessional - Special Education

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

Job summary

Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District is seeking an Elementary School Parapro to support teachers, counselors and administrators in delivering educational services to students with special needs. The role involves assisting students with remedial, enrichment and independent living activities, and supporting instructional and educational goals.

Minimum qualifications include 2 years of college coursework or an Associate's Degree or higher, a high school diploma with ParaPro

Qualifications

• 2 years of college coursework or an associate's degree or higher.
• High school diploma with ParaPro Assessment prior to employment.
• One year of related successful work experience.
• An active Educational Aide Permit (1-Year or 4-Year) or a teaching license.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Experience operating office equipment

Education

Two years of college coursework

Associate's degree or higher

High school diploma with ParaPro assessment

Educational Aide Permit or teaching license

Tools

Copiers

Job description

Internal applicants have until Wednesday, September 30, 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: 8:15 AM - 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)

Hiring Managers

Curtis Walker, Principal, and Erin Hanna, Coordinator of Student Services

HR Staff

Sean E. Patton, Chief of Human Resources and Operations

Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant - Human Resources

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