Pre-School Para Aide

Mad River Local Schools; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mad River Local Schools Preschool in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a Pre-School Para Aide. The position runs Monday through Thursday, 7 hours per day with a 30 minute unpaid lunch, from 7:55 am to 3:25 pm, starting October 21, 2026.

Starting salary is $18.49 per hour with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Applicants must meet No Child Left Behind standards, demonstrate effective communication, and assist with special needs students as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or its equivalency. Must also meet No Child Left Behind standards (i.e., Associate Degree from an accredited institution of higher education or completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as 48 semester or 72 quarter hours as verified by college transcript from an accredited institution of higher education), or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment – knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics or knowledge of, and the ability to assist in readiness for reading, writing, and mathematics.)

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Special needs awareness

Physical capability

Computer/data-processing skills

Reading/writing readiness support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent / NCLB standard

Associate degree or 48 sem/72 qtr hours

Knowledge of reading/writing readiness

Job description

Pre-School Para Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5937240

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 3:22 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Pre-School Para Aide

Monday through Thursday, 7 hours per day ( plus a 30 minute unpaid lunch )

7:55 am - 3:25 pm

Start Date: October 21, 2026

Starting Salary: $18.49 per hour

Benefits Available: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or its equivalency. Must also meet No Child Left Behind standards (i.e., Associate Degree from an accredited institution of higher education or completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as 48 semester or 72 quarter hours as verified by college transcript from an accredited institution of higher education), or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment – knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics or knowledge of, and the ability to assist in readiness for reading, writing, and mathematics.)

• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both oral and written.

• Willingness to assist with the requirements of special needs students/children.

• Possess a positive attitude toward special needs students/children.

• Physical capability of safely and appropriately lifting and managing preschool and special needs children when necessary.

• Demonstrate proficiency of English; both oral and written.

• Ability to cope with stressful situations as related to special needs children.

• Demonstrate computer/data-processing skills.

Mad River Local Schools is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and adheres to all applicable federal and Ohio state laws, regulations, and executive orders concerning non-discrimination. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. If an applicant with a disability needs a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, the Mad River Board of Education will ensure such accommodations are made in compliance with federal and state legal requirements.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]