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Paraprofessional - Preschool - Special Education

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District
Full-time
On-site
Ohio, United States

  • Position Type:
      Support Staff/Paraprofessional / Educational Aide

  • Date Posted:
      8/18/2025

  • Location:
      Gearity Professional Development School

  • Date Available:
      August 2025

  • Closing Date:
      Until Filled

  •   Internal applicants have until Monday, August 25, 2025 to apply.

    Description: 
    Under the supervision of the building principal and the classroom teacher, assist the teacher in the preparation of classroom tasks and supervise kindergarten students at lunch and recess times.  

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

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

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