School-Based Paraprofessional: Student Support & Aide

Springfield City Schools; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Springfield City School District in Ohio is seeking a Paraprofessional at Lincoln Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers, assists students with academic tasks, and helps manage classroom flow.

Starting hourly wage is $19.79, with work hours 7 per day, 192 days per year, Monday through Friday, 8:00am–3:30pm. This contracted position includes professional development and a range of benefits as outlined in the SEUSS agreement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Evidence of meeting NCLB certification requirements (60 credits, an Associate's Degree or higher, or passing the ODE paraprofessional exam).
• Ability to obtain Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification.
• Complete 45 hours of training in child development; early childhood education; child abuse recognition and prevention; first aid; and prevention, recognition and management of communicable diseases; maintain a notebook.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teachers in providing educational benefits for students.
• Work with students on academic assignments and/or physical needs.
• Assist Teachers in preparing materials, operating classroom or mobility assistive technology, and attending workshops, seminars, and training programs.
• Lift students up to 50 pounds with one person lift, or up to 300 pounds with two person lift, up to 20 times per day.
• Assist students in transitions between classes within a 4 minute passing time by walking, guiding or pushing the student.
• Assist students on steps, boarding and exiting transportation, supporting, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 300 pounds.
• Move from seated to standing at least 15-20 times per 3 hour period.
• Ability to run after and catch a student in flight on various surfaces.
• Assisting with delegated nursing duties, including catheterization, tube feeding, administer diastat, and other duties with proper training.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

NCLB certification/60 credits or Associate's Degree or higher or paraprofessional exam

Ability to obtain Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification

45 hours of training in child development; early childhood education; child abuse recognition and prevention; first aid; and disease management

Job description

The Springfield City School District in Ohio is seeking a Paraprofessional at Lincoln Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers, assists students with academic tasks, and helps manage classroom flow.

Starting hourly wage is $19.79, with work hours 7 per day, 192 days per year, Monday through Friday, 8:00am–3:30pm. This contracted position includes professional development and a range of benefits as outlined in the SEUSS agreement.