Paraprofessional - Middle School - 7.00 hours/day Anticipated Opening

Cuyahoga Falls City School District • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an anticipated opening for a Paraprofessional - Educational Aide at Cuyahoga Falls Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is 7.00 hours per day, from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and involves working 195 days per year (184 work days + 11 paid holidays). The administration reserves the right to adjust the shift to accommodate building and/or student needs. The salary is according to contract, ranging from $19.32 to $26.61 per hour based on experience.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must undergo a successful background check (BCI/FBI) and drug screening
• Current State of Ohio Educational Aide Permit
• ESEA Qualification on ODE Permit (must have passed a ParaPro Assessment or have a minimum of 48 semester hours from an accredited college or university)

Nice To Haves

• Preferential consideration will be given to those applicants who are properly certified/licensed, and have met all federal and state statutory requirements of "highly qualified," in the core academic areas.

Responsibilities

• Ability to take directions from the Classroom Teacher
• Experience with Behavior Modifications
• Knowledge of Behavioral Intervention Strategies
• Knowledge of Academic Intervention Strategies
• Toileting needs
• Knowledge of Sensory Integration
• Some lifting may be involved
• Experience with Communication devices

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED