Job Title: Instructional Paraprofessional

Compensation –
Hourly Rate: $25.00-28.00 per hour
Location: Hinckley, OH

Remote / Onsite – Onsite school setting

Position Summary
As an Instructional Paraprofessional, you will provide specialized educational assistance and support to teachers and students in a school setting. You will work with individual students and small groups, including students with special needs, to support academic, social, and educational goals. The role requires collaboration with teachers, administrators, staff, and parents while following applicable State of Ohio and Federal educational requirements and school safety guidelines. This is a full-time position for the 2026/2027 school year.

Responsibilities
? Schedule / Shift
– Shift details: Full time, school-year schedule for the 2026/2027 school year
– Hours per week: Full time
– Contract length (if applicable): 2026/2027 school year

? Key Duties
– Provide instructional and educational assistance to individual students and small groups, including support with academic work, projects, assignments, technology, and computer-based learning programs.
– Assist teachers with lesson assessments and instructional responsibilities while supporting students' academic, social skills, and character education goals.
– Follow student safety plans, school rules, and guidelines; participate in required training and accept assignments related to student safety when necessary.
– Provide student support as needed, which may include lifting, bathroom assistance, personal assistance, and physical intervention for student safety.
– Collaborate with teachers, administrators, staff, and parents; complete required paperwork and other duties as assigned.
Requirements

? Education
– Required: Educational aide or educator licensure (ESEA Qualified).
– Preferred (if applicable): 1–2 years of experience working with students with special needs.

? Licenses & Certifications
– Required: Educational aide or educator licensure.
– Additional certifications (if applicable): Required school or assigned training, including Safe Schools training, as applicable.

Skills:
– Demonstrated maturity, patience, and ability to support students academically and emotionally to foster the learning process.
– Ability to identify and refer situations to the Principal as needed, follow instructions, respond to leadership direction, and accept feedback.
– Ability to adapt to changes, manage competing student demands, and respond appropriately to delays or unexpected events.
– Ability to consistently report to work on time and meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds and moving as needed to respond to student needs.

Benefits (only for temporary roles)
Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences. With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being. RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.