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Paraprofessional K-12

Cuyahoga Falls, OH · On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

Provide academic and behavioral support to students with mild to moderate disabilities. * Assist in adapting curriculum and classroom materials to meet individual student needs. * Facilitate social ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for disability assistant in Cleveland, OH is $20.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.39 and $23.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a disability assistant?

A Disability Assistant provides support to individuals with disabilities, helping them with daily activities, mobility, communication, and personal care. They may work in homes, schools, workplaces, or healthcare settings to ensure clients have the assistance needed to live independently and comfortably. Responsibilities can include assisting with medical appointments, household tasks, and social interactions. This role requires patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.

What does a disability assistant do?

A typical day for a Disability Assistant often involves assisting clients with daily living activities such as mobility, hygiene, meal preparation, and participating in community activities. You may also help implement individual care plans, document progress, and communicate observations to healthcare professionals or family members. Disability Assistants frequently collaborate with occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, and family caregivers to provide holistic support tailored to each client’s needs. This teamwork ensures a safe, supportive environment where clients can maintain as much independence as possible while achieving their personal goals.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a disability assistant?

To thrive as a Disability Assistant, you need knowledge of disability support practices, personal care techniques, and basic first aid, often complemented by a relevant certification such as a Certificate III in Individual Support. Familiarity with assistive technology, mobility aids, and documentation or case management systems is also valuable. Key soft skills include patience, empathy, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to individuals’ specific needs. These skills are essential for providing effective, respectful, and person-centered support to individuals with disabilities in various care settings.

What qualifications do you need to work with people with disabilities?

Disability Assistants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with relevant training or certification in caregiving, first aid, or disability support. Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are also important qualifications for this role.

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Infographic showing various Disability Assistant job openings in Cleveland, OH as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,245 per year, or $20.8 per hour.

Instructional Assistant (Paraprofessional) Substitute

Woodridge Local School District

OH • On-site

$14/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant - Substitute
Date Posted:
8/26/2025
Location:
DistrictInstructional Assistant (Paraprofessional) Substitute Works 5.75 hrs. Hourly Rate $14.00
Minimum Qualifications
  • Educational Aide Permit or Paraprofessional License
  • High School Diploma with postsecondary training/education in working with and educating individuals with disabilities preferred
  • Effective communication skills, which includes the ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with students with diverse backgrounds and needs individually or in group situations
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with associates, school officials, and the public
  • Ability to efficiently operate standard office equipment
  • Good health, high moral character, and a good attendance record
  • Ability to lift at least 60 lbs.
  • Willingness to attend any provided training designed to qualify a person to perform effectively their assigned duties
  • Must pass the required Educational Assistant Examination
Report To
  • Educational assistants shall at all times while in the performance of their duties be under the supervision and direction of the teacher to whom the assistant is assigned
  • Building Principal and/or the Director of Pupil Services
Job Goal
Educational assistants assist the teacher and/or other professionals in the provision of special education and related services to pupils with disabilities. Educational assistants may assist a teacher to whom assigned in the supervision of pupils, in assisting with instructional tasks, and in the performance of duties, which, in the judgment of the teacher to whom the assistant is assigned, does not require a teaching certificate or license. Performance Responsibilities
The individual in this assignment must discharge all delegated responsibilities in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, and the policies adopted by the Woodridge Board of Education, and pursuant to procedures established by the Administration. Such responsibilities shall be delegated by and through the Superintendent and shall include, but are not limited to, the list below.
Essential Functions
  • Assist in the provision of special education and related services for pupils with disabilities as directed by the teacher to whom the educational assistant is assigned
  • Assist with instructional tasks
  • Assist the teacher in the completion of classroom activities
  • Implement practices and services designated by related services personnel, which are designed to provide special education services to pupils with disabilities
  • Assist pupils with disabilities with transition times (e.g., between classes, lunch, recess, field trips, safety drills, and transportation) as delineated on the pupil's Individualized Education Program (IEP)
  • Assist the teacher to whom assigned in the supervision of pupils with disabilities
  • Assist pupils with disabilities with health care and personal hygiene needs
  • Assist pupils with disabilities in and out of wheelchairs and with other forms of assistive technology in the provision of special education and related services
  • Participate with teacher(s) in parent conferences and in conferences with other staff regarding the pupil with disabilities welfare
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Essential Functions
  • Sensitivity to the needs of the pupils with disabilities and their families
  • Ability to relate to school-age pupils
  • Knowledge of personal hygiene and health care procedures related to the pupils with disabilities
  • Willingness to learn about the disabilities affecting the pupils they serve
  • Ability to read and understand a pupil with disabilities IEP
  • Ability to communicate with pupils and other educational/service providers
  • Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA '97) and the importance of confidentiality
  • Good listening skills
  • Record keeping skills
Additional Functions
Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or the Director of Pupil Services during the time the pupil with special needs is engaged in regular classroom activities, which may include, but are not limited to the following
  • Copying materials
  • Filing
  • Working individually with a pupil
  • Posting materials on bulletin boards
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for Additional Functions
  • Initiative
  • Creativity
  • Basic clerical skills
Working Conditions
The Woodridge Board of Education and Administration will provide a safe and health conscious work environment pursuant to applicable state and federal regulations. The individual in this position is expected to follow all applicable safety regulations and is to report any concerns with regard to his/her working conditions to his/her immediate supervisor.
From time to time, the individual in this assignment may encounter hazardous working conditions that may include, but are not limited to, the following.
  • Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
  • Occasional interaction among unruly pupils.
If the individual in this assignment determines that these conditions recur on a regular basis, then the individual is to report the concern to their immediate supervisor at their first opportunity.
The duties of the educational assistant shall not include the assignment of grades to pupils. The duties of an educational assistant need not be performed in the physical presence of the teacher to whom assigned, but the activity of an educational assistant shall at all times be under the direction of the teacher to whom assigned. The assignment of the educational assistant may not be limited to assisting a single teacher. In the event an educational assistant is assigned to assist more than one teacher, the assignments shall be clearly delineated and so arranged that the educational assistant shall never be subject to simultaneous supervision or direction by more than one teacher.
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the individual who is in this position. The individual who is in this position will be required to follow the instructions of and perform the duties stated in the job description as well as other such related duties as may be required from time to time by their supervisor(s) and the appointing authority or their designee.

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