ParaPro

Heartland Technical Education Center • Ashland, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Technical Education Center is seeking a ParaPro for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a one-year limited contract position for 183 contracted days, with 7 hours per day and benefits. The salary will be placed on the 2026-2027 ESEA Qualified Aides Adopted Salary Schedule. The ParaPro will assist assigned students, facilitate learning, cover classes as needed, and communicate program objectives. The role requires a valid state license, adherence to all mandated criteria, and a commitment to ethical conduct and student safety. The district is dedicated to providing equal educational and employment opportunities.

Requirements

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
• Meets all mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Demonstrates dependability/flexibility.
• Reacts productively to interruptions/emerging priorities.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.
• Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful critical-thinking skills.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Meets all mandated health screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists assigned students as scheduled, to plan, organize and implement activities that facilitate student learning in the classroom and online.
• Assists in the coverage of classes as needed.
• Consults with classroom teachers to clarify student needs.
• Tracks and communicates program objectives/performance/progress expectations to students/parents.
• Clarifies and explains subject matters to help students understand concepts and gauge student’s level of comprehension.
• Exemplifies professionalism that advances the district’s public image.
• Helps students understand/embrace ethical conduct and values.
• Takes initiative to perform routine tasks independently.
• Maintains open/effective communications.
• Keeps current with technology and other skills associated with work assignments.
• Take precautions to ensure safety.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Benefits

• benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree