Paraprofessional - Special Education (AU)

Lorain City Schools; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorain City Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Education (AU) to support students with disabilities. The position runs 6.75 hours per day, 189 days per year, with a starting hourly rate of $18.75 for the 2026/27 school year, reporting to building administrators.

Candidates must be highly-qualified paraprofessionals under ESSA and ORC 3319.074, with one of: an Associate degree or higher; or two years of college (48+ semester hours); or a passing ParaPro score.

Qualifications

• Must be a highly-qualified paraprofessional under ESSA and ORC 3319.074, evidenced by one of the listed requirements.

Skills

ParaPro-related qualification

Education

Associate degree or higher (paraprofessional requirement)

48 semester hours (2 years college)

ParaPro Assessment (456+)

Job description

Paraprofessional - Special Education (AU) JobID: 5352

Work Days / Work Hours / Days per Year:

Monday - Friday; 6.75 hours/day; 189 days per year (# of workdays for new-hires are pro-rated to date-of-hire)

Union / Classification:

OAPSE 120 / Special Education Paraprofessionals

Reports to:

Building Administrator(s) and/or Executive Director for the Office of Exceptional Children or designee

Hourly Rate:

$18.75 per hour (2026/27 school year payrate)

Required Certification(s):

A) must be a highly-qualified paraprofessional under the provisions of ESSA and ORC 3319.074 by evidencing one of the following requirements:

• 1) Associate of Arts Degree or higher (official transcripts required); OR
• 2) two years of college totaling 48 or more semester hours (official transcripts required); OR
• 3) passing score of 456 or higher on the ParaPro Assessment (copy of ParaPro Assessment results).

B) AND must have or be able to obtain an Educational Aid Permit through the Ohio Department of Education