Special Education Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Parma City School District Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Special Education Assistant to support students with disabilities under the supervision of the Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor. The role is full-time, 6.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, with an entry salary of $22,653 per year.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 48 semester hours or PRAXIS PARAPRO, and ability to obtain an Educational Aide Permit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 48 semester hours or PRAXIS PARAPRO exam.
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Must meet No Child Left Behind Act education requirements.
• Ability to obtain Educational Aide Permit with Ohio DOE.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities, including challenging behavior.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations.
• Willingness to supervise students and enforce discipline.
• Physical ability to restrain/assist handicapped students if needed.
• Clerical skills; experience with computers preferred.
• Good attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Communication skills

Behavior management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Supervising students

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 semester hours or PRAXIS PARAPRO exam

Tools

Office machines

Computer experience

Job description

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Special Education Assistant

Parma City School District Pleasant Valley Elementary School - Cleveland, Ohio Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5878548
Application Deadline: Aug 24, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 10, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Reports To: Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor
Work Schedule: 6.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday
Salary: $22,653.00 starting annual salary
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Must have a minimum of 48 semester hours of secondary education or have passed the PRAXIS PARAPRO exam
One or two years related experience working with students with disabilities is preferred
Must pass the written test or meet the educational requirements of the "No Child Left Behind Act"
Ability to meet the requirements and apply for an Educational Aide Permit with the Ohio Department of Education
Ability to work effectively with students, this may include students who display aggressive, abusive, or inappropriate verbal and/or physical behavior
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively
Organizational and problem solving skills
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students
Knowledge and ability to apply behavior management techniques in enforcing school discipline in an appropriate context
Must possess the physical strength and ability required to lift, assist restrain, or pursue handicapped students
Clerical skills; including knowledge of office machines
Previous experience working with computers preferred
Maintains a good attendance record and is punctual

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:
Special Education > General Special Education
Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Karl Scheider
• 5311 Longwood Ave
• Parma, Ohio 44134
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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