Special Education Paraprofessional
About the Employer
Requirements
• (Documents must be on file before starting)
• Valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit with ESEA Endorsement
• Current favorable BCII (State) and FBI (Federal) background checks
• RAP Back Enrollment through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
• Ohio Auditor of State Fraud Training and Reporting
• Negative Drug Screen
• Employees must follow all board policies, all state, and federal laws, and adhere to the Ohio Code of Ethics set up by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Subject to all applicable laws, essential job functions of this position include the employee being punctual and capable of completing all of the duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The successful candidate must complete all required compliance courses as assigned.
Job Title
Special Education Paraprofessional
Assignment Details
• Assignment Location: AMS Resource Room (see the Director of Special Education for specific details)
• Please note: Special Education Paraprofessionals will be assigned each school year based on student and district needs.
• Building location, classroom assignment, and report times may change.
Contract Information
• Contract Hours: 5.75 hours per day, 9-month contract
• Report Times: 9:45 am to 3:30 pm for the 2026-2027 school year (report times are based on the building schedule and are subject to change)
Salary and Benefits
• Starting Hourly Rate: $15.73 following the OAPSE Negotiated Agreement with annual step increases
Reports and Evaluations
• Reports to: Building Principals and the Special Education Director
• Evaluations: Performance is evaluated annually per the OAPSE Negotiated Agreement
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Monitor student(s) individually, in small or large groups, in a variety of circumstances relating to the school environment.
• Ability to assist in a self-contained special education classroom.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Provide leadership by enforcing pupil behavior set forth by the building principal.
• Ensure that students are in a safe, secure environment at all times.
• Employ a variety of strategies to manage student behavior and conflict.
• Assist with classroom management duties, including small group instruction.
• Attend CPI training and refresher courses as assigned.
• Must possess computer skills to assist students with computers or when performing clerical duties.
• Operate office equipment.
• All other duties consistent with the attached general job description as assigned by the building administrators, special education director, superintendent, or designee.