Paraprofessional - Preschool - Special Education

About the role

Internal applicants have until Tuesday, September 1, 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:        Minimum of 7.0 hours/day, 5 days/week, 195 days/year                                  Elementary School Parapro Day: 8:15AM - 3:45 PM, Monday - Friday                 Minimum Qualifications: 2 years of college coursework OR an Associate's Degree or higher OR high school diploma with the passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment 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. An active Educational Aide Permit (1-Year or 4-Year) or a teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education Preferred qualifications: Experience working with students with special needs Salary: $17.47/hour (non-degreed); $19.74/hour (2-year degree); $21.50 (Teaching Certificate) Standard Employee Benefits Hiring Managers:  Erin Hanna, Coordinator of Student Development, and LaChaunne Perry, Principal HR Staff:   Sean E. Patton, Chief of Human Resources and Operations                   Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant - Human Resources CH-UH is the "BEST Place to Work" Video: