Paraprofessional - Special Education

5 hours ago

Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Full-time $19 Permanent

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Paraprofessional / Educational Aide

Date Posted:
  5/19/2026

Location:
  Cleveland Heights High School

Date Available:
  August 2026

Closing Date:
  Until Filled

  


Internal applicants have until Tuesday, May 26, 2026 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.  These positions are in an intensive behavior classroom.

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

                                  High School Parapro Day: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 7.0 hours/day

                              

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.

A valid Educational Aide Permit or license issued by the Ohio Department of Education

 

Preferred qualifications: 
Experience working with students with special needs

Salary: Step 1 - $17.47/hour (Non-degreed); $19.74/hour (2-year degree or above); $21.50 (Teaching Certificate)

 

Standard Employee Benefits
 

Hiring Managers:      Lindsay Baar, Coordinator of Student Services and Dr. Brandon Towns, Principal

HR Staff:  Sean E. Patton, Chief of Human Resources and Operations
                 Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant - HR

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