Paraprofessional

Sage Connections•Cleveland, OH

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Sage Connections is hiring a full-time W-2 Paraprofessional to provide K–12 school-based services during the 2026–2027 school year. The position supports one student or a small group in schools onsite in Garfield Heights, Ohio. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 30–40 hours per week, from August 2026 through May 2027. Both experienced paraprofessionals and candidates new to the field are welcome; the company describes support from a team familiar with school-based work. The role provides assistance with students’ daily living, mobility, feeding, and hygiene needs and supports them in classrooms and school activities. The paraprofessional follows care plans and behavior support strategies, documents services and shares observations with the support team, and collaborates with educators, therapists, and nurses. Sage Connections describes itself as a woman- and therapist-owned, mission-driven special education staffing company and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to follow medical, behavioral, and personal care protocols.
Dependable, patient, and compassionate, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Must pass a background check and any school-specific onboarding requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children or students with special needs.

Responsibilities

Assist students with daily living activities, mobility, feeding, and hygiene needs.
Support students in the classroom and during school activities.
Follow care plans and behavior support strategies as directed by staff or medical teams.
Document services and share observations with the support team.
Promote student safety, independence, and dignity.
Collaborate with educators, therapists, and nurses to meet student needs.