Special Education Paraprofessional
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate offer value due to the clearly defined role, but limited growth opportunities and additional physical demands.
- Job offers clear responsibilities and support structure
- Involves physical activities and student interactions
- Level of emotional engagement expected
- Limited upward mobility for career progression
Pros
- Structured role with clear responsibilities
- Opportunity for hands-on work with students
- Supportive educational environment
Cons
- Job may involve physically demanding tasks
- Limited opportunities for professional advancement
- Potential emotional strain working with special needs students
Who it's for
Entry-level • On-site
Good fit
- Individuals seeking stable education roles
- Developing professionals looking for hands-on experience
- Persons eager to contribute positively to student development
Not recommended for
- Candidates looking for advanced roles in education
- Those who prefer less physically demanding work
- Individuals unable or unwilling to engage with diverse student needs
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
KETTERING CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
580 Lincoln Park Blvd. Ste. 105
KETTERING, OHIO 45429-2584
Telephone: 937-499-1426
FAX: 937-499-1519
MINDY MCCARTY-STEWART KEN MILLER
Superintendent Asst. Superintendent of Human Capital
TO: All Kettering City School District locations and outside locations as designated by the Assistant Superintendent of Human Capital.
POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
LOCATION: INDIAN RIFFLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Effective immediately
GENERAL INFORMATION: This position will be 7 hours per day. The primary responsibility will be to provide support and assistance with students identified with special needs.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES, Partial List:
- To assist the special education teacher in carrying out the routine policies and procedures of the classroom and building to which the aide is assigned.
- To adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom instructional and behavioral skills.
- To assist teachers with required physical activity including walking, stooping, bending, assisting students in/out of wheelchairs including lifting/supporting students with physical needs.
- To assist teachers with monitoring students within a variety of school environment (ex. on/off bus, playground, restroom including toileting, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
QUALIFICATIONS, Partial List:
Applicants must be Highly Qualified – Possess a 2-year Associates Degree or 2 years of college credits (48 semester or 72 quarter hrs.) or passage of state paraprofessional standards exam (PARAPRO Test).
- Valid Ohio educational aide permit.
- Must pass criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening.
- Must have competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job including adapting to changing work priorities, communicating effectively with students, parents, and teachers, maintaining confidentiality, working as part of a team, and must possess problem-solving skills.
SALARY: According to approved salary schedule. THIS IS A SPREAD PAY POSITION
KETTERING BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
