Paraprofessional - Special Education (2 Vacancies)

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard employee benefits

Supportive work environment

Job summary

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Education at Noble Elementary School. The role involves assisting teachers, counselors and administrators to support students with special needs, including remedial, enrichment and independent living activities.

Qualifications include two years of college coursework or an Associate's Degree or higher, or ParaPro assessment; plus an Educational Aide Permit or Ohio teaching license.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework or an Associate's Degree or higher.
• ParaPro Assessment passed prior to employment.
• Active Educational Aide Permit or Ohio teaching license.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers, counselors and administrators in providing educational services to students with special needs.
• Support instructional goals and activities including remedial and enrichment sessions.
• Assist with independent living activities and supervision as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability 40 lbs

Experience with special needs

Office equipment operation

Education

Associate's Degree or higher

ParaPro Assessment passed

Educational Aide Permit or teaching license

Tools

Copier operation

Job description

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
  

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)

Standard Employee Benefits

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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