Paraprofessional - SPED

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Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District

• Date Posted:
  11/2/2026
• Location:
  
  Gearity Professional Development School
• Date Available:
  
  November 2026

Internal applicants have until Monday, November 9, 2026 to apply.

Description: Assist teachers, counselors and administrators in providing educational services to students with special needs. Work will involve assisting students with remedial, enrichment and/or independent living activities as well as supporting instructional and educational goals..

Job Summary:7.0hours/day, 5 days/week, 195 days/year

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of college coursework
• OR an Associate's Degree or higher
• OR passage of the Para Pro Assessment
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with students with special needs

Standard Employee Benefits

Hiring Manager: Erin Hanna, Coordinator of Student Development, and Patrick McNichols, Principal

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

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Postings current as of 11/5/2026 7:35:13 AM CST.

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