Special Education Paraprofessional: Empower Students

Lorain City Schools; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorain City Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students under the direction of building administrators and the Office of Exceptional Children. The position runs 6.75 hours per day, 189 days per year, at $18.75 per hour for the 2026/27 school year. Applicants must meet ESSA/ORC paraprofessional qualifications and obtain the Ohio Educational Aid Permit.

Reports to Building Administrator(s) and/or Executive Director for the Office of Exceptional Children or designee.

Qualifications

• Must be a highly-qualified paraprofessional under ESSA and ORC 3319.074.
• Must have an associate degree or 48 semester hours, or ParaPro score 456+.
• Must have or be able to obtain an Educational Aid Permit through the Ohio Department of Education.

Skills

Paraprofessional

Special Education support

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 semester hours

ParaPro score 456+

Educational Aid Permit (ODE)

Job description

Lorain City Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students under the direction of building administrators and the Office of Exceptional Children. The position runs 6.75 hours per day, 189 days per year, at $18.75 per hour for the 2026/27 school year. Applicants must meet ESSA/ORC paraprofessional qualifications and obtain the Ohio Educational Aid Permit.

Reports to Building Administrator(s) and/or Executive Director for the Office of Exceptional Children or designee.