Special Education Assistant

Parma-City-School-District; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parma City School District Hillside Middle School in Independence, Ohio invites applications for a Special Education Assistant. This full-time role supports students with disabilities under the supervision of the Building Principal and Special Education Supervisor.

: The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, 48 semester hours or PRAXIS paraprofessional exam, and be able to obtain an Educational Aide Permit.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 48 semester hours or PRAXIS PARAPRO exam.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Must pass test or meet NCLB educational requirements.
• Able to obtain Educational Aide Permit with ODE.
• Ability to work with students including challenging behavior.
• Clear communication and organizational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Supervise students responsibly.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• Physical strength to assist/ restrain if needed.
• Clerical skills and familiarity with office machines.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Good attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility/adaptability

Ability to lift/ restrain

Clerical skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 sem hours or PRAXIS PARAPRO

Educational Aide Permit eligibility

NCLB recognition requirements

Tools

Office machines

Computer usage

Job description

Special Education Assistant

Parma City School District Hillside Middle School - Independence, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5947950
Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 2:04 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Reports To: Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor

Work Schedule: 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday

Salary: $26,138.00 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]

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