Special Education Paraprofessional (Mild/Mod) – Impact Students

Lorain City Schools; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorain City Schools in Lorain, Ohio seeks a highly-qualified paraprofessional to support students in the Office of Exceptional Children. The role is based on a Monday–Friday schedule, 6.75 hours per day, 189 days per year, with an hourly rate of $18.75 for the 2026/27 school year.

Applicants must meet ESSA/Ohio criteria: an Associate degree or 48 college credits, or a ParaPro score of 456+, and must obtain an Educational Aid Permit through the Ohio Department of Education.

Qualifications

• Must be a highly-qualified paraprofessional under ESSA and ORC 3319.074 by evidencing one of the listed requirements.
• Must have or be able to obtain an Educational Aid Permit through the Ohio Department of Education

Education

Associate of Arts Degree or higher

two years of college totaling 48 or more semester hours

ParaPro Assessment score of 456 or higher

Job description

Lorain City Schools in Lorain, Ohio seeks a highly-qualified paraprofessional to support students in the Office of Exceptional Children. The role is based on a Monday–Friday schedule, 6.75 hours per day, 189 days per year, with an hourly rate of $18.75 for the 2026/27 school year.

Applicants must meet ESSA/Ohio criteria: an Associate degree or 48 college credits, or a ParaPro score of 456+, and must obtain an Educational Aid Permit through the Ohio Department of Education.