Preschool SPED Paraeducator: Empowering Young Learners

Kettering City Schools; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering City School District’s Early Childhood Education Center in Kettering, OH is seeking a Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional for the 2025-26 school year. The position is seven hours per day and supports preschool students with special needs under a licensed teacher.

Responsibilities include assisting with routines, adapting activities, supporting mobility and safety, and monitoring students in buses, on the playground, and in classrooms.

Qualifications

• Must have state paraprofessional credentials or be able to obtain them.
• Background checks and pre-employment drug screen required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher with classroom routines and procedures.
• Adapt activities and materials to support instructional and behavioral goals.
• Assist students with physical tasks, including wheelchair assistance as needed.
• Monitor students in various settings (bus, playground, restrooms, field trips) to maintain safety.

Education

Associates degree or 48 college credits

PARAPRO Test

Ohio educational aide permit

Job description

Kettering City School District’s Early Childhood Education Center in Kettering, OH is seeking a Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional for the 2025-26 school year. The position is seven hours per day and supports preschool students with special needs under a licensed teacher.

Responsibilities include assisting with routines, adapting activities, supporting mobility and safety, and monitoring students in buses, on the playground, and in classrooms.