Special Education Paraprofessional

the-learning-spectrum· The Learning Spectrum
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📍 Columbus, OHFullTime

About this role

At The Learning Spectrum, we believe every child can grow with the right support. Our teams collaborate across ABA and therapies to build communication, social skills, and confidence—at school and beyond. If you’re mission-driven, team-oriented, and growth-minded, you’ll feel at home here. 

As a Special Education Paraprofessional at The Learning Spectrum, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and behavior specialists to support students with autism and related special needs. You’ll help each child grow academically, socially, and behaviorally in a structured, compassionate learning environment.

Start Date: August 2026 ( 2026-2027 School Year)

What You’ll Need

  • High school diploma or equivalent; experience in education or child development preferred

  • Ability to implement lesson plans, behavior interventions, and therapy strategies under supervision

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams

  • Educator aide permit (or willingness to obtain) and completion of all required background checks

  • Physical ability to assist students safely, including lifting, bending, and maintaining engagement throughout the school day

What You’ll Do

  • Provide direct support to students individually and in small groups to reinforce instructional and behavioral goals

  • Implement lessons and activities developed by teachers and therapists with consistency and accuracy

  • Collect data and document progress toward academic, behavioral, and IEP objectives

  • Support students with daily routines, transitions, and self-care activities while maintaining a safe, structured classroom

  • Communicate observations and updates to teachers and therapists to guide student progress and planning

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

  • Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

  • Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

  • 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

  • Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

The Learning Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.

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