Preschool Special Education Paraprofessional

Austintown Local Schools; Austintown Township (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Austintown Local Schools is seeking a Preschool Special Education Paraprofessional at Austintown Elementary School in Austintown, OH. This grant-funded, 9-month role works 28 hours weekly, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, supporting students in a preschool setting.

The starting hourly rate is $15.73 with annual step increases per the OAPSE agreement; transfer bid requests are accepted until 2:00 pm on 8/29/2026.

Qualifications

• Requires BCII (State) and FBI (Federal) background checks.
• Rapback Enrollment
• Ohio Educational Aide Permit with ESEA endorsement
• Ohio Auditor of State Fraud Reporting and Training
• Negative drug screen

Responsibilities

• Monitor student(s) individually, in small or large groups in various school settings.
• Assist in a self-contained special education classroom.
• Uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Enforce pupil behavior per building principal directives.
• Maintain a safe, secure environment for students at all times.
• Employ strategies to manage student behavior and conflict.
• Assist with classroom management and small group instruction.
• Attend CPI training and refresher courses as assigned.
• Perform clerical duties and operate office equipment as needed.

Skills

Student monitoring

Special education support

Confidentiality

Behavior management

CPI training

Basic computer skills

Clerical tasks

Team communication

Education

Ohio Educational Aide Permit with ESEA endorsement

Job description

Preschool Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904140

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description

OAPSE transfer bid requests via internal applications will be accepted until 2:00 pm on 8/29/2026

2026-2027 Assignment Area*: AES Preschool- Grant-Funded

*Please note: Special Education Paraprofessionals will be assigned each school year based on student and district needs. Building location, classroom assignment and report times may change.

Grant-funded positions are evaluated each year and are contingent on available funding.

Contract Hours: 9-month; 28-hours per week (7-hours Monday through Thursday)

Report Times: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm; Monday through Thursday for the 2026-2027 school year (report times are based on the preschool schedule and are subject to change)

Salary: $15.73 starting hourly rate with annual step increases following the OAPSE negotiated agreement

Reports To: Building Principals and the Special Education Director

Evaluations: Performance is evaluated annually per the OAPSE negotiated agreement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor student(s) individually, in small or large groups,ina variety of circumstances relating to the school environment
• Ability to assist in a self-contained special education classroom
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Provide leadership by enforcing pupil behavior set forth by the building principal
• Ensure that students are in a safe, secure environment at all times
• Employ a variety of strategies to manage student behavior and conflict
• Assist with classroom management duties, including small group instruction
• Attend CPI training and refreshercoursesas assigned.
• Must possess computer skills to assist students with computers or when performing clerical duties
• Operate office equipment
• All otherduties consistent with the attached general job descriptionas assigned by the Building Administrators, Special Education Director,Superintendent, or designee

Requirements

• Current favorable BCII (State) and FBI (Federal) background checks
• Rapback Enrollment
• Ohio Educational Aide Permit with ESEA endorsement
• Ohio Auditor of State Fraud Reporting and Training
• Negative drug screen

Employees must follow all board policies, all state, and federal laws, and adhere to the Ohio Code of Ethics set up by the Ohio Department of Education. Subject to all applicable laws, essential job functions of this position include the employee being punctual and capable of completing all of the duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The successful candidate must complete all required compliance training courses as assigned.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Preschool
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

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• Canfield, Ohio 44406
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