Paraprofessional - Special Education

Cleveland Heights University Heights City Schools; Cleveland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard employee benefits

Job summary

Cleveland Heights University Heights City Schools is hiring a paraprofessional for special education to support students with diverse needs. The role involves assisting teachers and administrators to deliver educational services and support student learning throughout the day.

The position requires 2 years of college or an associated degree, or a ParaPro credential. Schedule usually includes full school day hours, with physical activity and classroom assistance as part of the daily duties.

Qualifications

• 2 years of college coursework OR an Associate's Degree or higher OR high school diploma with ParaPro Assessment prior to employment.
• One year of related successful work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in operating basic office equipment, such as copiers.
• Active Educational Aide Permit or 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 instructional and educational goals; assist with remedial and independent living activities.
• Contribute to a positive classroom environment and student support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with students with special 

Physical ability

Education

Associate's Degree or higher

ParaPro Assessment/Educational Aide Permit or teaching license

Tools

Copiers

Job description

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Openings as of 8/21/2026

Paraprofessional - Special Education JobID: 3159

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Paraprofessional / Educational Aide
• Date Posted: 8/14/2026
• Date Available: September 2026

Internal applicants have until Friday, August 21, 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

Middle School Parapro Day 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday

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

Minimum Qualifications

2 years of college coursework OR a 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

Erin Hanna, Coordinator of Student Services and India Wilson, Principal

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 8/21/2026 5:46:45 PM CST.

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