Paraprofessional for 2026 - 2027 School Year

Paraprofessional for 2026 - 2027 School Year

Orange City Schools Moreland Hills Elementary School - Cleveland, Ohio

Job Description

Holds and maintains valid state department of education license/certificates as determined at the time of appointment.

Meets 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).

Behavioral management skills substantiated by training/work experience. Duties require agility, physical strength, and stamina to address the needs of students with problem behavior and/or who require physical assistance (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.).

Demonstrates a temperament to deal with stressful student distractions and a clear understanding or commitment to learn Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI) skills.

Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.

Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.

Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

Meets mandated health screening requirements following a conditional offer of employment.

Shows evidence of core computer competencies deemed essential at the time of hire.

Successful completion of training in communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, CPR, and/or first aid/injury prevention may be required as a condition of employment.

Specific skills in the use of communication boards, sign language, finger spelling, etc., may be necessary for some positions.

Consistently speaks clearly using correct grammar. Bilingual ability is advantageous.

Contact Information

Carol Lake

32000 Chargin Blvd

Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124

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Ohio Department of Education