Special Education Assistant

Parma City School District; United States; On-site; USD 23,227 - 28,388; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support students with disabilities. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and either 48 semester hours of secondary education or a passed PRAXIS PARAPRO exam. Responsibilities include assisting in discipline management, effective communication, and ensuring a supportive educational environment. Experience with special needs students is preferred. This role offers a full-time schedule with a starting salary of $25,808.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have a minimum of 48 semester hours of secondary education or pass the PRAXIS PARAPRO exam.
• One or two years related experience with students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise students with disabilities.
• Communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively.
• Apply behavior management techniques to enforce discipline.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Behavior management techniques

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 semester hours of secondary education or PRAXIS PARAPRO exam

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant

Date Posted: 12/4/2025

Location: Normandy High School

Reports To: Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor

Work Schedule: 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday

Salary: $25,808.00 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, including those 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