School Paraprofessional: Uplift Students & Support Classrooms

Springfield City School District; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Springfield City School District is seeking a Paraprofessional for Snyder Park Elementary School in Springfield, Ohio, for the 2026-27 year. The district serves about 7,500 students with a 1:1 initiative and YouMedia Center.

The role involves assisting teachers, supporting students, handling classroom tech, heavy lifting, and potential nursing duties under proper training. School hours are 7:45am–3:15pm, 192 days/year, with starting pay $19.79/hour.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 60 credits of higher education or an Associate's Degree or pass 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 and maintain a notebook of trainings.

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 and training programs.
• Lift students up to 50 pounds solo or up to 300 pounds with a 2-person lift, up to 20 times per day.
• Assist students in transitions between classes within a 4-minute passing time.
• Assist students on steps and with transportation, lifting or pulling up to 300 pounds.
• Move from a seated position to standing 15-20 times per 3-hour period.
• Run after and catch a student in flight on various surfaces.
• Assist with delegated nursing duties with proper training.

Skills

Assist teachers

Student support

Classroom assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

60 credits or Associate's Degree or paraprofessional exam

Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification

45 hours training in child development and related areas

Tools

Mobility assistive technology

Job description

Springfield City School District is seeking a Paraprofessional for Snyder Park Elementary School in Springfield, Ohio, for the 2026-27 year. The district serves about 7,500 students with a 1:1 initiative and YouMedia Center.

The role involves assisting teachers, supporting students, handling classroom tech, heavy lifting, and potential nursing duties under proper training. School hours are 7:45am–3:15pm, 192 days/year, with starting pay $19.79/hour.