SAIL Program Substitute Paraprofessional - As Needed

Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve; Kentucky; On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve is seeking a Substitute Paraprofessional for the SAIL Program in the Willoughby-Eastlake area. The role involves assisting students with physical tasks, reinforcing classroom rules, and supporting teachers in the absence of the regular instructor.

Candidates must have an Ohio Educational Aide permit or meet one state requirement (ParaPro, degree or hours). Prior experience in special or vocational education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must follow instructions and reinforce positive reinforcement.
• Good verbal and written skills desired.
• Be able to improvise in difficult and/or unusual situations and operate under stress.
• Be in good health, punctual, dependable and task oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned student with physical tasks (lift up to 50 pounds).
• Reinforce class rules when teacher is absent.
• Assist substitute teacher.
• Work with small groups to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• Reinforce behavior management techniques.
• Accompany students on trips to the office and/or school nurse.
• Serve as resource person to the student evaluation team.

Skills

Follow instructions

Positive reinforcement

Verbal & written skills

Improvise under stress

Punctual & dependable

Education

Educational Aide permit or higher

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve

Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve

SAIL Program Substitute Paraprofessional - As Needed JobID: 9836

• Position Type:
  Substitute-Classified/ Aide

• Date Posted:
  9/23/2026

• Location:
  W-E Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools

Substitute Position: SAIL Program Paraprofessional as Needed

Hourly Rate of Pay: $14.00

Primary Duties: Assist student 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. May require changing, toileting, stander, feeding, etc. Duties as assigned per the needs of the student.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills This person 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.

Experience Previous experience in special education and/or vocational education preferred.

Postings current as of 9/26/2026 6:33:56 AM CST.

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