Special Education Assistant

Parma-City-School-District; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Parma City School District's Thoreau Park Elementary School - Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support students with disabilities under the Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor. The role is full-time with a 6.5-hour workday, Monday through Friday, and a starting annual salary of $22,653.00.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and qualify for an Educational Aide Permit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 48 semester hours or PRAXIS PARAPRO exam.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Must pass test or meet NCLB requirements.
• Able to obtain Educational Aide Permit with Ohio DOE.
• Work with students who may display challenging behavior.
• Strong communication of ideas and directives.
• Organizational and problem solving skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Able to supervise students.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• Must have physical strength to assist handicapped students.
• Clerical skills; including office machines.
• Experience with computers preferred.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students daily as assigned.
• Assist with classroom instruction and behavior management.
• Support teachers in implementing plans for students with disabilities.
• Perform clerical tasks and operate office equipment as needed.
• Maintain attendance records and support campus routines.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Adaptability

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum 48 semester hours OR PRAXIS PARAPRO exam

Educational Aide Permit with Ohio DOE

Tools

Office machines

Computers

Job description

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 hoursof 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

Special Education Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5970155

Application Deadline: Nov 03, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 7:04 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 hoursof 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

Contact Information

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