Paraprofessional - Horace Mann Elementary School

Paraprofessional – Horace Mann Elementary School

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Pay range: $19.29/hr – $19.29/hr.

Position type:
Aides/Classroom Paraprofessional

Location:

Horace Mann Elementary School (High‑Needs School)
Date Posted: 12/22/2025

Date Available:

25/26
Closing Date: 01/07/2026.

• 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.
• Lift 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.
• Assist students in transition between classes within a 4‑minute passing time by walking, guiding or pushing the student.
• Assist students on steps, boarding and exiting transportation vehicles. Assistance includes supporting, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 300 pounds.
• Move from a seated position on the floor to standing and move about the classroom at least 15‑20 times per 3‑hour period.
• Run after and catch a student in flight. Running may occur on hard, soft, and uneven surfaces.
• Assist with delegated nursing duties, which may include catheterization, tube feeding, administration of diastat, and other duties that may be delegated, with proper training.

This position works 7 hours per day, 192 days per year.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 3:15 pm.

Starting salary: $19.29 per hour. Salary and other details available online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).%20

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All employees receive professional development and excellent competitive benefits.