About this opportunity
Lorain City Schools lists this Paraprofessional - Kindergarten opportunity in lorain, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
8/24/2026
Location:
Stevan Dohanos
Date Available:
2026/27 SY
Closing Date:
8/28/2026 + open external
Interested applicants please visit the Lorain City Schools website at: to complete and submit an employment application.
Work Days / Work Hours / Days per Year: Monday - Friday; 6.75 hours/day; 189 days per year (# of workdays for new-hires are pro-rated to date-of-hire)
Union / Classification: OAPSE 120 / Special Education Paraprofessionals
Reports to: Building Administrator(s) and/or Executive Director for the Office of Exceptional Children or designee
Hourly Rate: $18.75 per hour (2026/27 school year)
Required Certification(s):
A) must be a highly-qualified paraprofessional under the provisions of ESSA and ORC by evidencing one of the following requirements :
1) Associate of Arts Degree or higher (official transcripts required); OR
2) two years of college totaling 48 or more semester hours (official transcripts required); OR
3) passing score of 456 or higher on the ParaPro Assessment (copy of ParaPro Assessment results).
B) AND must have or be able to obtain an Educational Aid Permit through the Ohio Department of Education
Attachment(s): OAPSE 120 - Job Description (Paraprofessional-Special Education) 6-4-15.pdf
Worksite address
lorain, OH, 44053, US
Who can apply
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