Paraprofessional - Warder Park Elementary

Paraprofessional - Warder Park Elementary Springfield City Schools Dayton Area School Consortium - Columbus, Ohio. Open in Google Maps Job ID: 5805150 Application Deadline: Jul 05, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC) Posted: Jun 26, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC) Job Description Who We Are: The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Paraprofessional at Warder Park Wayne Elementary Schoolfor the 2026-2027 school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre‑K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state‑of‑the‑art buildings in west‑central Ohio. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3‑D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats! Requirements A High School diploma or equivalent Evidence that meets the NCLB certification requirements (completed sixty (60) credit hours of higher education, OR obtained an Associate's Degree or higher, OR have passed the ODE paraprofessional exam) The ability to obtain an Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification The ability to complete forty‑five (45) hours of training in child development; early childhood education; child abuse recognition and prevention; first aid; and prevention, recognition and management of communicable diseases and maintain a notebook of all required trainings Responsibilities Assist Teachers in providing educational benefits for students Work with students on academic assignments and/or physical needs Assist Teachers in preparing materials, operating classroom or child mobility assistive technology, and attending workshops, seminars, and training programs Lifting of students up to 50 pounds using a 1‑person lift, or up to 300 pounds using a 2‑person lift, pivot with the weight and transport up to 10 feet. Lifts may be conducted up to 20 times per day. Assisting students in transition between classes within a 4‑minute passing time by walking, guiding or pushing the student. Assisting students on steps, boarding and exiting transportation vehicles. Assistance includes supporting, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 300 pounds. Moving from a seated position on the floor to standing and moving about the classroom at least 15‑20 times per 3‑hour period. The ability to run after and catch a student in flight. Running may occur on hard, soft, and uneven surfaces. Assisting with delegated nursing duties, which may include catheterization, tube feeding, administration of diastat, and other duties that may be delegated, with proper training. What We Offer As a contracted employee, this position works 7 hours per day, 192 days per year. Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 3:30 pm. Starting salary is $19.79 per hour. Salary and other details available online in the Springfield Education United Support Staff agreement (SEUSS). All employees receive professional development and excellent competitive benefits! ***$1,500 BONUS PAID IN NOVEMBER*** ***position is for the 26/27 school year*** Position Type Full‑time Contact Information Posting School District 200 South Keowee Street Dayton, Ohio 45402 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education