Special Education Paraprofessional

KETTERING CITY SCHOOLS; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering City Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for Kettering Middle School in Ohio. The role supports high school students with special needs, 7 hours per day, with duties including adapting activities and assisting with mobility and safety in various school settings.

Qualifications include an associate degree or 48 college credits, plus Ohio paraprofessional standards exam and a valid educational aide permit.

Qualifications

• Must have the credentials to support special education students.
• Ability to adapt classroom activities and materials under guidance of teachers.
• Demonstrated communication with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher with classroom policies and procedures.
• Adapt activities and materials to support instructional and behavioral goals.
• Assist with physical activities including wheelchair mobility and safe handling.
• Monitor students in various school settings to maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Student support

Education

Associates Degree

PARAPRO Test

Ohio Educational Aide Permit

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904288 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

KETTERING CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

580 Lincoln Park Blvd. Ste. 105

KETTERING, OHIO 45429-2584

Telephone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

MINDY MCCARTY-STEWART KEN MILLER

Superintendent Asst. Superintendent of Human Capital

TO: All Kettering City School District locations and outside locations as designated by the Assistant Superintendent of Human Capital.

POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

LOCATION: KETTERING MIDDLE SCHOOL

Effective 2026-27 School Year

GENERAL INFORMATION: This position will be 7 hours per day. The primary responsibility will be to provide support and assistance to high school students identified with special needs.

Major Responsibilities (Partial List)

• To assist the special education teacher in carrying out the routine policies and procedures of the classroom and building to which the aide is assigned.
• To adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom instructional and behavioral skills.
• To assist teachers with required physical activity including walking, stooping, bending, assisting students in/out of wheelchairs including lifting/supporting students with physical needs.
• To assist teachers with monitoring students within a variety of school environment (ex. on/off bus, playground, restroom including toileting, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Qualifications (Partial List)

Applicants must be Highly Qualified – Possess a 2-year Associates Degree or 2 years of college credits (48 semester or 72 quarter hrs.) or passage of state paraprofessional standards exam (PARAPRO Test).

• Valid Ohio educational aide permit.
• Must pass criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job including adapting to changing work priorities, communicating effectively with students, parents, and teachers, maintaining confidentiality, working as part of a team, and must possess problem-solving skills.

Salary

According to approved salary schedule.

THIS IS A SPREAD PAY POSITION

KETTERING BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Suzanne Chuvalas
• META Columbus Office 2100 Citygate Drive
• Columbus, Ohio 43219
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]