Paraprofessional - Special Education (2 Vacancies)

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

Job summary

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students with special needs at Noble Elementary School. The role involves assisting teachers and staff in delivering educational services to diverse learners during a typical school day.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of college or equivalent, or an Associate's Degree or higher, and an active Educational Aide Permit or teaching license.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework, or an Associate's Degree or higher.
• High school diploma with ParaPro assessment or Teaching License.
• One year of related work experience.
• Active Educational Aide Permit (1-Year or 4-Year) or Ohio teaching license.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Physical ability to lift 40 lbs

Office equipment experience

Education

2 years of college coursework

Associate's Degree or higher

High school diploma with ParaPro assessment or teaching license

Active Educational Aide Permit or teaching license

Job description

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

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District

Paraprofessional - Special Education (2 Vacancies) JobID: 3211

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Paraprofessional / Educational Aide
• Date Posted: 11/10/2026
• Location: Noble Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP

Internal applicants have until Monday, November 16, 2026to 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); $19.47/hour (2-year degree); $21.50 (Teaching Certificate)

Hiring Managers: Erin Hanna, Coordinator of Student Development, and Curtis Walker, 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 11/11/2026 2:57:56 PM CST.