Paraprofessional - Warder Park Elementary

Paraprofessional
- Warder Park Elementary

Springfield City Schools Dayton Area School Consortium
- Columbus, Ohio. Open in Google Maps

Job : 5805150
Final date to receive applications: Jul 05, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Jun 26, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Who We Are: The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Paraprofessional at Warder Park Wayne Elementary Schoolfor the  school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre‑K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state‑of‑the‑art buildings in west‑central Ohio. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the You Media Center, a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3‑D printing, graphic design, and videography.

We are Wildcats!

• A High School diploma or equivalent
• Evidence that meets the NCLB certification requirements (completed sixty (60) credit hours of higher education, OR obtained an Associate's Degree or higher, OR have passed the ODE paraprofessional exam)
• The ability to obtain an Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification
• The ability to complete forty‑five (45) hours of training in child development; early childhood education; child abuse recognition and prevention; first aid; and prevention, recognition and management of communicable diseases and maintain a notebook of all required trainings

• Assist Teachers in providing educational benefits for students
• Work with students on academic assignments and/or physical needs
• Assist Teachers in preparing materials, operating classroom or child mobility assistive technology, and attending workshops, seminars, and training programs
• Lifting of students up to 50 pounds using a 1‑person lift, or up to 300 pounds using a 2‑person lift, pivot with the weight and transport up to 10 feet. Lifts may be conducted up to 20 times per day.
• Assisting students in transition between classes within a 4‑minute passing time by walking, guiding or pushing the student.
• Assisting students on steps, boarding and exiting transportation vehicles. Assistance includes supporting, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 300 pounds.
• Moving from a seated position on the floor to standing and moving about the classroom at least 15‑20 times per 3‑hour period.
• The ability to run after and catch a student in flight. Running may occur on hard, soft, and uneven surfaces.
• Assisting with delegated nursing duties, which may include catheterization, tube feeding, administration of diastat, and other duties that may be delegated, with proper training.

As a contracted employee, this position works 7 hours per day, 192 days per year. Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 3:30 pm. Starting salary is $19.79 per hour. Salary and other details available online in the Springfield Education United Support Staff agreement (SEUSS). All employees receive professional development and excellent competitive benefits! ***$1,500 BONUS PAID IN NOVEMBER***

*** position is for the 26/27 school year***

Full‑time

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: 937‑225‑4598
• Email: bonnie.terry