Paraprofessional - Special Education

Paraprofessional - Special Education - Preschool

Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District

Internal applicants may apply until Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Position summary:

Assist teachers, counselors, and administrators in providing educational services to students with special needs. Work involves helping students with remedial, enrichment, and independent living activities and supporting instructional and educational goals.

Job Summary: 7.0 hours/day, 5 days/week, 195 days/year. Elementary School Parapro Day: 8:15 AM – 3:45 PM, Monday – Friday.

• Assist students with remedial, enrichment, and independent living activities.
• Support instructional and educational goals.

• 2 years of college coursework OR an Associate's Degree or higher OR high school diploma with successful completion of the Para Pro Assessment before employment.
• One year of related successful work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience operating basic office equipment such as copiers.
• Ability to lift equipment, supplies, and/or children weighing at least 40 pounds.
• Physical ability to perform all essential functions of the job.
• Active Educational Aide Permit (1‑Year or 4‑Year) or a teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education.

• Experience working with students with special needs.

• $16.92/hour (non‑degreed)
• $19.12/hour (2‑year degree)
• $20.82/hour (Teaching Certificate)

Standard Employee Benefits.

Erin Hanna, Coordinator of Student Services;
Patrick McNichols, Principal

Sean

E. Patton, Chief of Human Resources and Operations;
Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant – Human Resources

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