Paraprofessional - Special Education

Paraprofessional - Special Education University Heights, OH Job Details $16.92 - $20.82 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Some college Working with individuals with disabilities Teaching Certification High school diploma or GED Working with children Working with students Direct support Working with students with special education needs Paraprofessional Certification 1 year Associate's degree Teaching Entry level

Full Job Description JobID:

3054

Position Type:

Support Staff/Paraprofessional /

Educational Aide Date Posted:

3/10/2026

Location:

Gearity Professional Development School Date Available:

April 2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled Internal applicants have until March 16, 2025 to apply.

Description:

Assist teachers, counselors and administrators in providing educational services to students with special needs. Work will involve assisting students with remedial, enrichment and/or independent living activities as well as supporting instructional and educational goals..

Job Summary:

Minimum of 7.0 hours/day, 5 days/week, 195 days/year

Elementary School Parapro Day:

8:15 AM - 3:45 PM, Monday -

Friday Minimum Qualifications:

2 years of college coursework OR an Associate's Degree or higher OR high school diploma with the passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment One year of related successful work experience Strong interpersonal skills Experience in operating basic office equipment, such as copiers Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions of the job. An active Educational Aide Permit (1-Year or 4-Year) or a teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education Preferred qualifications: Experience working with students with special needs

Salary:

$16.92/hour (non-degreed); $19.12/hour (2-year degree); $20.82 (Teaching Certificate)

Standard Employee Benefits Hiring Managers:

Erin Hanna, Coordinator of Student Services and Patrick McNichols, Principal HR Staff:

Sean E. Patton, Chief of Human Resources and Operations Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant - Human Resources CH-UH is the "BEST Place to Work"

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