Paraprofessional - Special Education (Mod/Int)

Lorain City Schools; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorain City Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students under the Office of Exceptional Children. The role is governed by the district’s paraprofessional classification and ESSA requirements, with daily duties guided by building leadership.

The position requires meeting ESSA paraprofessional qualifications and maintaining an Educational Aid Permit through the Ohio Department of Education.

Qualifications

• Must be highly-qualified paraprofessional under ESSA and ORC 3319.074.
• Evidence via AA degree or 48 college credits or ParaPro score.
• Must obtain Educational Aid Permit through Ohio Department of Education

Skills

Paraprofessional readiness

ESSA eligibility

Education

Associate of Arts Degree or higher

Two years of college (48 sem hours)

ParaPro Assessment 456+

Job description

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)

• must be a highly-qualified paraprofessional under the provisions of ESSA and ORC 3319.074 by evidencing one of the following requirements:
• Associate of Arts Degree or higher (official transcripts required); OR
• two years of college totaling 48 or more semester hours (official transcripts required); OR
• passing score of 456 or higher on the ParaPro Assessment (copy of ParaPro Assessment results).
• AND must have or be able to obtain an Educational Aid Permit through the Ohio Department of Education