Paraprofessional I and Parapro II

Position:
Paraprofessional II (Van Paraprofessional-Special Assignment) 2 hours

Paraprofessional I (Classroom Assistant) 4 hours

Monday-Friday 6 hour/per day 190 days

This position is a one-year, non-renew contract for the  school year

Qualifications:

* Must have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher learning, OR hold an associate's degree, OR have passed the Teacher Parapro praxis exam.

* Must possess experience working with children with multiple and behavioral disabilities. Some heavy lifting required.

* Must complete CPI and Safety & Violence Training within the first 60 days of accepting position.

* Must obtain an Educational Aide Permit with ESEA Qualifications through ODE prior to the first day of employment.

General Duties:

* Perform clerical duties such as recording information, filing data and preparing instructional materials as required by the teacher.

* Collect data on individual student progress.

* Assist students with their academic subjects, social skill development, and other non-academic areas as directed by the teacher. May be regular education classroom or resource room.

* Follow established behavior management strategies as developed by the teacher.

* Assist students with independent seatwork assigned by the teacher.

* Assist with supplementary work for students and supervise independent study.

* Reinforce learning with small groups while the teacher works with individual students.

* May often have to work with emotionally upset children.

* Must be capable of lifting in excess of 50 lbs.

* Be willing to assist students to learn self-help and hygienic skills (e.g., toileting, eating, grooming, and dressing).

* This position will assist in the personal care of students with the multiple disabilities classroom.

Special Notes:
Position requires the ability to work with special needs students. Physical ability to handle wheel chairs and other equipment related to special needs students.

The student's family may elect to stop their student attending school at any given time during this school year. This would void the contract.

Compensation Range:
Per the terms of the Negotiated Agreement

Final date to receive applications: 3:00 pm ON Tuesday, February 24, 2026

How to Apply:

Applicants may apply for this and other ACS positions by completing the application process by using Appli Track.

Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). then click on the "Employment" link in the middle of the page. Should you have any questions or need assistance with this process, contact the HR Support Director at .

Note:

All employment vacancies are listed on Appli Track via the Ashland City Schools website.

The Ashland City School District has a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, and disability in its curricular, extra-curricular, and support programs and services. This policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, the general public, and individuals with which it does business.