Special Education Assistant

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

Job summary

Parma City School District Thoreau Park Elementary School - Cleveland, Ohio is hiring a Special Education Assistant to support students with disabilities. The role reports to the Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor and runs 6.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with a starting annual salary of $22,653.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 48 college hours or PRAXIS PARAPRO exam, and the ability to obtain an Ohio Educational Aide Permit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 48 semester hours or PRAXIS PARAPRO exam.
• 1–2 years experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Willingness to obtain Educational Aide Permit with Ohio DOE.
• Ability to work with students who may display challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during activities and transitions.
• Apply behavior management techniques in daily school context.
• Communicate ideas and directives clearly to students and staff.
• Maintain attendance and basic clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Behavior management

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Clerical skills

Computer basic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 semester hours or PRAXIS PARAPRO exam

Job description

Special Education Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904145
Application Deadline: Sep 04, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 26, 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 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

Contact Information

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