Paraprofessional - Special Education (Autism)

Lorain City Schools; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorain City Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Education (Autism) for Toni Morrison Elementary School in Lorain, OH. The position features 6.75 hours per day, 189 days per year, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a starting hourly rate of $18.75 for the 2026/27 school year.

Qualified applicants must meet ESSA and Ohio qualifications as paraprofessionals, hold an AA degree or 48 college hours, or achieve a ParaPro score of 456+, and obtain an Educational Aid Permit through the Ohio

Qualifications

• Must be highly-qualified paraprofessional under ESSA and ORC 3319.074 by evidencing one of the listed options.
• Educational requirements include AA degree or 48 hours or ParaPro score 456+ with transcripts.
• Educational Aid Permit through the Ohio Department of Education required or able to obtain.

Skills

Special Education Paraprofessional

Autism Support

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate of Arts Degree or higher

48 college semester hours

ParaPro score 456+

Job description

Paraprofessional - Special Education (Autism) JobID: 5284

• Date Posted:
  8/5/2026
• Location:
  Toni Morrison Elementary School

Interested applicants please visit the Lorain City Schools website at: https://www.lorainschools.org/apply to complete and submit an employment application.

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)

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