Special Education Paraprofessional

Austintown Local Schools; Austintown Township (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Austintown Local Schools in Austintown, Ohio is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students in the AMS Resource Room and assist in self-contained SPED classrooms. The role operates on a 9-month contract with a 5.75-hour day schedule.

The starting pay is $15.73 per hour, with annual step increases as per the OAPSE negotiated agreement. Reports to the Building Principals and Special Education Director; duties include behavior support, clerical tasks, and ensuring a safe,

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit with ESEA endorsement.
• Current favorable BCII (State) and FBI (Federal) background checks.
• Rapback Enrollment through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
• Ohio Auditor of State Fraud Training and Reporting.
• Negative drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student(s) individually, in small or large groups, in a variety of circumstances relating to the school environment.
• Ability to assist in a self-contained special education classroom.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Provide leadership by enforcing pupil behavior set forth by the building principal.
• Ensure that students are in a safe, secure environment at all times.
• Employ a variety of strategies to manage student behavior and conflict.
• Assist with classroom management duties, including small group instruction.
• Attend CPI training and refresher courses as assigned.
• Must possess computer skills to assist students with computers or when performing clerical duties.
• Operate office equipment.
• All other duties consistent with the attached general job description as assigned by the Building Administrators, Special Education Director, Superintendent, or designee

Skills

Student supervision

Self-contained classroom aid

Confidentiality

Behavior management

Clerical/computer skills

Office equipment operation

Education

Ohio Educational Aide Permit with ESEA endorsement

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5932871

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

OAPSE transfer bid requests via internal applications will be accepted until 2:00 pm on 9/22/2026

External applications will be accepted until filled.

Position available due to the resignation of Anthony Rudolphi.

Assignment Location: AMS Resource Room (see the Director of Special Education for specific details of assignment)

*Please note: Special Education Paraprofessionals will be assigned each school year based on student and district needs. Building location, classroom assignment and report times may change.

Contract Hours:5.75- hours per day, 9-month contract

Report Times: 9:45 am to 3:30 pm for the 2026-2027 school year (report times are based on the building schedule and are subject to change)

Salary: $15.73 starting hourly rate following the OAPSE negotiated agreement with annual step increases

Reports To: Building Principals and the Special Education Director

Evaluations: Performance is evaluated annually per the OAPSE negotiated agreement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor student(s) individually, in small or large groups, in a variety of circumstances relating to the school environment
• Ability to assist in a self-contained special education classroom
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Provide leadership by enforcing pupil behavior set forth by the building principal
• Ensure that students are in a safe, secure environment at all times
• Employ a variety of strategies to manage student behavior and conflict
• Assist with classroom management duties, including small group instruction
• Attend CPI training and refresher courses as assigned.
• Must possess computer skills to assist students with computers or when performing clerical duties
• Operate office equipment
• All other duties consistent with the attached general job description as assigned by the Building Administrators, Special Education Director, Superintendent, or designee

Requirements

(Documents must be on file before starting)

• Valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit with ESEA endorsement
• Current favorable BCII (State) and FBI (Federal) background checks
• Rapback Enrollment through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
• Ohio Auditor of State Fraud Training and Reporting
• Negative drug screen

Employees must follow all board policies, all state, and federal laws, and adhere to the Ohio Code of Ethics set up by the Ohio Department of Education. Subject to all applicable laws, essential job functions of this position include the employee being punctual and capable of completing all of the duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The successful candidate must complete all required compliance courses as assigned.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Canfield, Ohio 44406
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]