2026-2027
The following position is available for the 2026-2027 school year:
CLASSIFICATION: Preschool Paraprofessional
LOCATION: Studebaker Preschool
SALARY RANGE: $19.07 - $25.75 Per Hour
LENGTH OF WORK DAY: 7 Hours Per Day
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 186 Days
DATE OF POSTING: November 12, 2026
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist preschool age children with disabilities (ages 3 – 5 years). Responsibilities include, but not limited to, diapering/potty training, assisting children to and from bus, working with individual or small groups of students per teacher direction, assisting in preparation of preschool activities (cutting/gluing). Lifting may be required (mobility support, transitioning from wheelchair or walker to floor/seat). Accommodations and instructional activities will be defined and directed by the classroom teacher. Additional training will be provided by the district based on student's needs. Training in CPR and/or other delegated nursing tasks (e.g. medication and health management) will be expected and provided. Candidate will be required to obtain an up to date physical. Preschool paraprofessionals are required by the Ohio Department of Education to be ESEA Qualified. Provides academic assistance to students in regular and special education classroom environments. Demonstration of both verbal and written communication skills with classroom and intervention teachers is essential. This position requires the ability to establish and maintain positive rapport with students, parents, and colleagues. Special education paraprofessionals may be assigned to any student(s) with identified disabilities including physical and cognitive in the areas of preacademic, academic and personal care needs. Assistance may be provided individually, in small and/or large group settings including but not limited to a resource room and/or classroom environment. Lifting may be required. Accommodations and instructional activities will be defined and directed by the classroom teacher and/or intervention specialist.
Applicants must hold a high school diploma. It is the goal of Huber Heights City Schools to employ and maintain Highly Qualified paraprofessionals. Current employees will be encouraged to participate in district provided training and receive assistance to meet the Highly Qualified criteria as defined by No Child Left Behind. Both current and new employees must meet the Highly Qualified criteria as a condition of employment in any Federal designated Title One Building.
The Montgomery County Educational Service Center provides a robust array of educational services to 16 public school districts in Montgomery County and over 90 educational entities in multiple counties across the Greater Dayton region. The MCESC is supported by over 600 employees and interacts directly with over 800 employees in partner educational institutions.
The MCESC operates two remote learning centers and an annex providing occupational and physical therapy services directly to school districts and families throughout the community. In addition, the MCESC provides outreach to schools and families with speech and hearing pathologists.
The MCESC is the home to the regional Learn to Earn Dayton Collaborative reinforcing educational best practices. The program also supports and advocates for Preschool Promise and Early Learning.
