Preschool Paraprofessional

Shaker Heights City School District; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Huber Heights City Schools is seeking a Preschool Paraprofessional for Studebaker Preschool for the 2026-2027 school year. The role includes assisting preschoolers with disabilities, supporting transitions, and helping with classroom activities and group instructions.

The position requires CPR training and adherence to district guidelines. The job offers an hourly wage range and a 186-day work year, with a 7-hour workday.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a high school diploma.
• Huber Heights City Schools aims to employ highly qualified paraprofessionals.
• Both current and new employees must meet the No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified criteria.

Responsibilities

• Assist preschool children with disabilities in daily activities and transitions.
• Support classroom teachers with individual or small group instruction.
• Assist in preparing preschool activities (cutting, gluing) as directed.
• Provide mobility support and assist with transfers from wheelchair or walker.
• Attend training on CPR and delegated nursing tasks as provided.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

2026-2027

HUBER HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOLS

CLASSIFIED POSITION VACANCY

The following position is available for the 2026-2027 school year:

CLASSIFICATION

Preschool Paraprofessional

LOCATION

Studebaker Preschool

SALARY RANGE

$19.07 - $25.75 Per Hour

LENGTH OF WORK DAY

7 Hours Per Day

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR

186 Days

DATE OF POSTING

November 12, 2026

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist preschool age children with disabilities (ages 3 â 5 years). Responsibilities include, but not limited to, diapering/potty training, assisting children to and from bus, working with individual or small groups of students per teacher direction, assisting in preparation of preschool activities (cutting/gluing).
• Lifting may be required (mobility support, transitioning from wheelchair or walker to floor/seat).
• Accommodations and instructional activities will be defined and directed by the classroom teacher.
• Additional training will be provided by the district based on student's needs.
• Training in CPR and/or other delegated nursing tasks (e.g. medication and health management) will be expected and provided.
• Candidate will be required to obtain an up to date physical.
• Preschool paraprofessionals are required by the Ohio Department of Education to be ESEA Qualified.
• Provides academic assistance to students in regular and special education classroom environments.
• Demonstration of both verbal and written communication skills with classroom and intervention teachers is essential.
• This position requires the ability to establish and maintain positive rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Special education paraprofessionals may be assigned to any student(s) with identified disabilities including physical and cognitive in the areas of preacademic, academic and personal care needs.
• Assistance may be provided individually, in small and/or large group settings including but not limited to a resource room and/or classroom environment.
• Lifting may be required.
• Accommodations and instructional activities will be defined and directed by the classroom teacher and/or intervention specialist.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a high school diploma.

It is the goal of Huber Heights City Schools to employ and maintain Highly Qualified paraprofessionals.

Current employees will be encouraged to participate in district provided training and receive assistance to meet the Highly Qualified criteria as defined by No Child Left Behind.

Both current and new employees must meet the Highly Qualified criteria as a condition of employment in any Federal designated Title One Building.