Special Education Assistant — Empower Students & Impact

Parma-City-School-District; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Parma City School District ACES Center for Education in Cleveland, OH seeks a Special Education Assistant w/RBT to support students with disabilities during a 7.5-hour day. The starting annual salary is $30,899, with duties including supervision, behavior support, and collaboration with teachers.

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 48 college semester hours or PRAXIS PARAPRO exam.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Must pass test or meet No Child Left Behind Act requirements.
• Ability to obtain Educational Aide Permit.
• Ability to work with students including those displaying challenging behavior.
• Strong communication skills.
• Organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Ability to supervise students.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• Physical ability to lift, restrain, or pursue handicapped students.
• Clerical skills; including use of office machines.
• Experience with computers preferred.
• Good attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in educational settings.
• Assist with classroom activities and behavior management.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality.
• Coordinate with teachers and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Supervision of students

Behavior management

Physical fitness

Clerical skills

Computer literacy

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 semester hours OR PRAXIS PARAPRO exam

Educational Aide Permit (Ohio)

Tools

Office machines

Computers

Job description

Parma City School District ACES Center for Education in Cleveland, OH seeks a Special Education Assistant w/RBT to support students with disabilities during a 7.5-hour day. The starting annual salary is $30,899, with duties including supervision, behavior support, and collaboration with teachers.

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