Paraprofessional - Special Education (Moderate / Intensive)

Lorain City Schools; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorain City Schools is seeking a highly-qualified paraprofessional to support students within the Office of Exceptional Children. Interested applicants should apply online at the Lorain Schools website to complete and submit an employment application.

Work days are 189 per year, Monday through Friday, with 6.75 hours per day. The position is represented by OAPSE 120 for Special Education Paraprofessionals and pays $18.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be highly-qualified paraprofessional under ESSA and ORC 3319.074.

Responsibilities

Skills

ParaPro Assessment readiness

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college semester hours

ParaPro Assessment 456+

Educational Aid Permit (Ohio)

Job description

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

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