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 PRESCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL
LOCATION: BEAVERTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Effective 2026-27 School Year
GENERAL INFORMATION: This position will be 7 hours per day. The primary responsibility will be to provide support and assistance with preschool 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
Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional in Kettering employer: Kettering City Schools
Kettering City School District is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its educators, offering robust support and resources for long-term substitute intervention specialists. Located in Kettering, Ohio, the district fosters a collaborative work culture where teachers can engage in meaningful professional development and make a significant impact on students' lives. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Kettering City School District provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about education.
