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Special Education Paraprofessional -(Preschool to Grade 2)
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$33,340 / year median in Ohio
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Special Education Paraprofessional -(Preschool to Grade 2)
Austintown Local Schools
Austintown Elementary School - Austintown, Ohio This job is also posted in
Ohio Education Job Board:
Ohio's resource for jobs in education
Job Details
Job ID:
5911355
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Job Description
OAPSE transfer bid requests via internal applications will be accepted until 2:00 pm on 9/3/2026
External applications will be accepted until filled.
Assignment Location:
AES (P-2) (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
- Enrolled in Rapback System 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