Paraprofessional I (Classroom Assistant)

Ashland City School District
Ashland, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
7 days ago

Qualifications

Working with individuals with disabilities
Working with students

Full Job Description

POSITION:

Paraprofessional I (Teacher Parapro/Classroom Assistant-Special Education)
7.5 hours Reagan Elementary
Position begins August 19, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher learning, OR hold an associate's degree, OR have passed the Teacher Parapro praxis exam.
Must obtain an Educational Aide Permit with ESEA Qualifications through ODE prior to the first day of employment.
Must possess experience working with children with multiple and behavioral disabilities.
Some heavy lifting required.
Must complete CPI and Safety & Violence Training within the first 60 days of accepting position.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Perform clerical duties such as recording information, filing data and preparing instructional materials as required by the teacher.
Collect data on individual student progress.
Assist students with their academic subjects, social skill development, and other non-academic areas as directed by the teacher. May be regular education classroom or resource room.
Follow established behavior management strategies as developed by the teacher.
Assist students with independent seatwork assigned by the teacher.
Assist with supplementary work for students and supervise independent study.
Reinforce learning with small groups while the teacher works with individual students.
May often have to work with emotionally upset children.
Must be capable of lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
Be willing to assist students to learn self-help and hygienic skills (e.g., toileting, eating, grooming, and dressing).
This position will assist in the personal care of students with the multiple disabilities classroom.

SALARY: Per negotiated agreement

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3:00 pm ON Wednesday, June 3, 2026

TO APPLY:

Applicants may apply for this and other ACS positions by completing the application process by using AppliTrack.
Visit www.ashlandcityschools.org, then click on the "Employment" link in the middle of the page.
Should you have any questions or need assistance with this process, contact the HR Support Director at 419-289-4511.

The Ashland City School District has a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, and disability in its curricular, extra-curricular, and support programs and services. This policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, the general public, and individuals with which it does business.

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