K-8th Grade Paraprofessional (Cleveland)

Constellation Schools•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Constellation Schools is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional in Cleveland, Ohio, for the 2026–2027 school year. Under the general supervision of the Principal, the paraprofessional provides specialized educational assistance and supports teachers in carrying out educational programs and lessons. The role may involve working individually or with groups of students with special needs and helping ensure compliance with applicable Ohio and federal educational requirements. The paraprofessional supports academic learning, social skills, and character education; assists with technology-based learning, small-group instruction, projects, assignments, and lesson assessments; and helps meet students’ safety and personal-care needs as assigned. The position requires collaboration with teachers, administrators, staff, and parents, completion of required training and paperwork, and consistent adherence to school safety plans and guidelines. The employee works in a classroom or school environment. The position can be physically demanding and may require lifting up to 50 pounds, helping students with personal assistance, and physically restraining a student when necessary for safety. The starting hourly rate is $15.00. Starting pay may vary based on geography or market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Requirements

Educational aide or educator licensure is required; the candidate must be ESEA Qualified.
Maturity and patience.
Ability to support students academically and emotionally to foster learning.
Ability to identify situations and refer them to the Principal as needed.
Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor work quality.
Ability to adapt to changes, manage competing student demands, and handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Reliability, punctuality, ability to follow instructions and leadership direction, and willingness to solicit and accept feedback.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to bend, stoop, reach, and sit to respond to students’ needs.
Ability to move as quickly as needed to respond to assigned students’ needs.
Willingness and ability to physically restrain a student when necessary for the student’s safety.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience working with students with special needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist students with technology and computer-based learning programs as directed.
Work with students and teachers on academic requirements and grade-appropriate work.
Work with small groups of students and assist with small-group instruction.
Work one-to-one with students on academics, social skills, and character education.
Assist teachers with lesson assessments and help students with projects and assignments.
Accept student-safety assignments, which may include restraining a student when necessary.
Participate in training identified as necessary for the student assignment and complete required Safe Schools or other assigned training.
Assist with lifting, bathroom needs, or other personal assistance depending on student needs.
Follow school safety plans, rules, and guidelines.
Serve as a positive role model and help maintain a welcoming, positive educational environment.
Work collaboratively and cooperatively with administrators, staff, and parents.
Complete necessary paperwork and perform other duties as assigned.