Paraprofessional - Special Education

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

Job summary

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is seeking an Elementary School Parapro to assist teachers, counselors and administrators in supporting students with special needs at Noble Elementary School.

This full-time role requires 7.0 hours per day, 195 days per year, with hours 8:15 AM – 3:45 PM, Monday to Friday. Minimum qualifications include 2 years of college coursework or an associate degree, or a high school diploma with ParaPro, plus one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years of college coursework or an Associate's Degree or higher.
• High school diploma with ParaPro assessment or Ohio teaching license.
• One year of related work experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience operating basic office equipment (copiers).
• Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children up to 40 pounds.
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions.
• Educational Aide Permit or teaching license issued by Ohio DOE.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment experience

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Strong communication

Education

2 years college coursework

Associate's Degree or higher

ParaPro or Ohio teaching license/pass

1 year related work experience

Educational Aide Permit or teaching license

Tools

Copiers

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Paraprofessional / Educational Aide
• Date Posted:
  9/24/2026
• Location:
  Noble Elementary School
• Date Available:
  October 2026

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 licenseissued 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: 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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Postings current as of 9/26/2026 7:14:21 AM CST.

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