Special Education Paraprofessional: Support & Inspire Students

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District; University Heights (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard employee benefits

Job summary

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students with special needs in an intensive behavior classroom. You will assist teachers, counselors and administrators to provide essential educational services and support remedial, enrichment and independent living activities.

The role requires a minimum of 7 hours per day, five days a week, across 195 days per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7.0 hours/day, 5 days/week, 195 days/year
• 2 years of college coursework
• Associate’s Degree or higher or high school diploma with ParaPro assessment
• One year of related work experience
• A valid Educational Aide Permit or license issued by the Ohio Department of Education
• Experience with students with special needs is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers, counselors and administrators in providing educational services to students with special needs.
• Support remedial, enrichment and independent living activities and instructional goals.
• Work in an intensive behavior classroom.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Copier operation

Office equipment familiarity

Physical capability to lift 40 lbs

Education

2 years of college coursework

Associate’s Degree or higher

High school diploma with ParaPro assessment

Educational Aide Permit or license

Tools

Basic office software

Job description

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students with special needs in an intensive behavior classroom. You will assist teachers, counselors and administrators to provide essential educational services and support remedial, enrichment and independent living activities.

The role requires a minimum of 7 hours per day, five days a week, across 195 days per year.