Paraprofessional
Company: The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children
Role summary
Paraprofessional is a full-time role at The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children in Canton, Ohio, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-23. Salary: USD 28,000–37,000 per year. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Paraprofessional
- Company
- The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children
- Location
- Canton, Ohio, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- USD 28,000–37,000 per year
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-23
If you have a passion for supporting children with special needs, this is a wonderful opportunity to make a tangible difference in their daily development. You don't need a formal degree to get started, and the team offers a supportive environment where you can gain meaningful experience in education and behavioral care.
Job description
Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children: an accredited non-public special needs charter school serving the needs of children with Autism and other developmental disabilities.
At The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children , we believe every student has the ability to learn, grow, and thrive—and we’re looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to help make that happen.
We are currently hiring Paraprofessionals to support students in our specialized, non-public charter school serving Preschool through 8th grade .
If you are someone who enjoys meaningful, hands-on work and wants to make a direct impact in students’ lives every day, we’d love to connect with you.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll work closely with teachers and school leadership to support students in both educational and daily living activities. No two days are the same—and that’s part of what makes this work so rewarding.
You will:
Support students in small groups or one-on-one learning environments
Reinforce classroom instruction and help maintain a positive learning space
Assist with daily living needs such as feeding, hygiene, and mobility (training provided)
Follow individualized education and behavior plans
Monitor student behavior and provide support when needed
Collaborate with teachers and staff to prepare materials and track student progress
Help ensure a safe, respectful, and structured classroom environment
Who You Are
You’re someone who:
Is patient, compassionate, and comfortable working with students with diverse needs
Brings a positive attitude and strong sense of responsibility
Communicates effectively and works well as part of a team
Is adaptable and willing to step in where support is needed
Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and strong ethical standards
What You’ll Need
Associate’s Degree, High School Diploma, or Paraprofessional Aide Permit
Ability (or willingness to obtain) an Educational Aide Permit through the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
Experience working with students with special needs is preferred
You’ll also need to:
Complete required training (e.g., bloodborne pathogens, de-escalation, ethics)
Pass background requirements for school employment
Be comfortable supporting students with medical and developmental needs (training provided)
Work Environment & Expectations
This is an active, hands-on role. You may:
Stand, walk, bend, or assist students throughout the day
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