Paraprofessional – Special Education

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District; University 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 School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students with special needs in an intensive behavior classroom. You will assist teachers, counselors and administrators to provide essential educational services and support remedial, enrichment and independent living activities.

The role requires a minimum of 7 hours per day, five days a week, across 195 days per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7.0 hours/day, 5 days/week, 195 days/year
• 2 years of college coursework
• Associate’s Degree or higher or high school diploma with ParaPro assessment
• One year of related work experience
• A valid Educational Aide Permit or license issued by the Ohio Department of Education
• Experience with students with special needs is preferred

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.
• Work in an intensive behavior classroom.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Copier operation

Office equipment familiarity

Physical capability to lift 40 lbs

Education

2 years of college coursework

Associate’s Degree or higher

High school diploma with ParaPro assessment

Educational Aide Permit or license

Tools

Basic office software

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. These positions are in an intensive behavior classroom.

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

High School Parapro Day: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM; 7.0 hours/day

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.

A valid Educational Aide Permit or license issued by the Ohio Department of Education

Preferred qualifications:

Experience working with students with special needs

Salary: Step 1 – $17.47/hour (Non-degreed); $19.74/hour (2‑year degree or above); $21.50 (Teaching Certificate)

Standard Employee Benefits

Hiring Managers: Karen Hansen, Coordinator of Student Services and Stephanie Thomas, Principal

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

Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant – HR

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