Paraprofessional, Special Education

Lakewood City Schools; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakewood City Schools is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at Roosevelt Elementary School. This role requires working Monday through Friday for not over six hours and 15 minutes daily, assisting in special education classrooms.

Applicants must be willing to undergo training in crisis prevention and hold an education aide permit. Responsibilities include supporting students, performing health-related tasks such as toileting and feeding, and working under the direction of the principal.

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain an education aide permit from the Ohio Department of Education.
• Complete Ohio Para Assessment if required.
• Ability to perform medical procedures with training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the education and support of students in special education.
• Perform various medical and health-related procedures.
• Support the building principal and/or designee.

Skills

Crisis prevention intervention training

Lifting and toileting

Ability to assist with feeding

Education

Associate's Degree

48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/Educational Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/5/2026
• Location: Roosevelt Elementary School
• Date Available: 08/20/2026
• Closing Date: 06/11/2026

Paraprofessional, Special Education: Roosevelt; 2026-2027 school year; Monday through Friday, not to exceed six hours and 15 minutes per day with 30 minutes unpaid lunch; must be willing to be trained in crisis prevention intervention training; must have or obtain an education aide permit from the Ohio Department of Education and meet the guidelines of Every Student Succeeds Act; responsible to building principal and/or designee.

ESSA Requirements

1. Have earned at least 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours from an Institution of Higher Education.
2. Hold at least an Associate's Degree.
3. Successfully completed the ODE State Mandated Para Assessment. If you have not met one of the three above, must be willing to successfully complete number 3, the Ohio Para Assessment.

Paraprofessionals may be required to perform various medical and/or health-related procedures, including lifting, toileting, and feeding, as a part of their job duties. In situations where invasive medical procedures are required, specific training will be provided.

The Lakewood City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.