Preschool Paraprofessional, Class I

WILLOUGHBY-EASTLAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Eastlake (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Willoughby-Eastlake City School District is seeking a Preschool Paraprofessional - Class I to support early learners on a 9-month, 5 days/week, 7.5 hours/day schedule (8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.).

The role offers an hourly pay range of $19.23–$26.08 and internal applicants are being accepted through September 4, 2026. The position involves assisting students with tasks, reinforcing classroom rules, supervising transitions, and collaborating with teachers to implement instructional strategies while

Qualifications

• Must meet Step-up to Quality & Preschool licensing requirements, including medical form and required professional development.
• Must be able to follow instructions and project positive reinforcement; work well with others; relate to and work well with students; communicate with students, staff and the public, both individually and in group situations; good verbal and written skills desired; be able to improvise in difficult and/or unusual situations and be able to function under stress.
• Good verbal and written skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in physical tasks as required (must lift at least fifty pounds).
• Reinforce class rules when the teacher is absent and assist substitute teachers.
• Listen to student recitations, readings and other curriculum tasks.
• Work with small groups to reinforce materials/academics introduced by the teacher.
• Reinforce behavior management techniques and accompany students on trips to the office or nurse.
• Serve as resource person to the student evaluation team and discuss with colleagues as needed.
• Responsible for getting students to and from transportation.

Skills

Lifting 50+ pounds

Verbal and written communication

Follow instructions

Team collaboration

Education

One-year Educational Aide permit

ParaPro assessment or higher education/AD or 48 sem hrs

Job description

Preschool Paraprofessional - Class I
9 months/5 days per week/7.5 hours per day
8:00a.m. - 3:30p.m.
Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.23-$26.08
Accepting internal applications through September 4, 2026.

Primary Duties:

Assist student(s) to whom assigned in physical tasks as required (must be able to lift at least fifty pounds); reinforce class rules when teacher is absent; assist substitute teacher; listen to student recitations, readings and other curriculum tasks; work with small groups to reinforce materials/academics initially introduced by the teacher; reinforce behavior management techniques; accompany student(s) when trips to the office and/or school nurse are necessary; and serve as resource person, as requested, to the student evaluation team conferring about one of the students to whom assigned. Bathroom duties, etc. and other duties as assigned per the needs of the students. Responsible for getting students to and from transportation.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

This person must meet Step-up to Quality & Preschool licensing requirements, including medical form and required professional development. Must be able to follow instructions and project positive reinforcement; work well with others; relate to and work well with students; communicate with students, staff and the public, both individually and in group situations; good verbal and written skills desired; be able to improvise in difficult and/or unusual situations and be able to function under stress. Good verbal and written skills desired.

Characteristics/Traits

Must maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance; have control over emotions; be self-motivated, punctual, dependable in attendance, reliable in work habits, and be task oriented; exercise discretion and good judgment; be in good physical and mental health; be of good moral character; and be able to derive some degree of satisfaction interacting with students.

Education/Training

The Ohio Department of Education requires a one-year Educational Aide permit. Applicants must also meet one State of Ohio requirement: Have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test, hold an Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or have completed at least 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an accredited college or university.