Classroom Assistant Teacher

About the Employer

Job Summary

The Springfield City School District is seeking a paraprofessional at Snowhill Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. As a paraprofessional, you will assist teachers in providing educational benefits for students and work with students on academic assignments and/or physical needs.

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
• Lift 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
• Assist students in transition between classes within a 4-minute passing time by walking, guiding, or pushing the student
• Assist students on steps, boarding, and exiting transportation vehicles (supporting, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 300 pounds)
• Move from a seated position on the floor to standing and moving about the classroom at least 15-20 times per 3-hour period
• Run after and catch a student in flight (running may occur on hard, soft, and uneven surfaces)
• Assist with delegated nursing duties, which may include catheterization, tube feeding, administration of Diastat, and other duties that may be delegated, with proper training

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Evidence that meets NCLB certification requirements (completed 60 credit hours of higher education, obtained an associate's degree or higher, or passed the ODE paraprofessional exam)
• Ability to obtain an Ohio Teacher's Educational Aide Certification
• Ability to complete 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

What We Offer

• 7 hours per day, 192 days per year (Monday-Friday 7:45am-3:15pm or as assigned)
• Starting salary is $19.79 per hour
• Salary and other details available online at: https://www.scsdoh.org/cms/lib/oh02215834/centricity/domain/2212/seuss%20final%20contract%202021-2023%2006232021%20original%20docusign.pdf
• All employees receive professional development and excellent competitive benefits!