Whether it is helping a student grasp a new concept, providing extra attention during group activities, or supporting students with special needs, rewarding work as an educational aide is crucial to student growth and confidence. For prospective applicants, this role is perfect for those passionate about education, patient in guiding others, and ready to make a meaningful impact on learning each and every day. If you're looking for a rewarding career that allows you to work hands-on with students and be an essential part of a dynamic educational team, we encourage you to explore the opportunities to become an educational aide in our district. Join us in making a difference—one student at a time.
What educational training is needed to become an Educational Aide?
In order to become an Educational Aide in the State of Ohio, you must either hold an Associate's Degree, a Bachelor's Degree, OR receive a passing score of 456 on the ParaPro Test for Paraprofessionals (Educational Aides).
The ParaPro Assessment is a general aptitude test for prospective and practicing paraprofessionals that measures your:
- skills and knowledge in reading, writing and math
- ability to apply them when assisting in classroom instruction
From here, the candidate must meet other application and eligibility requirements set forth in board policy and state law (such as passing of a background check, etc).
What types of Educational Aide licenses are available in Ohio?
Educational Aide Permit (1-Year): This permit, new or renewal, may be issued at the request of an employing school or district to an individual who holds a high school diploma or the equivalent. Please note that a candidate’s initial 1-Year Educational Aide permit is valid only in the employing school or district that requested the permit. One-year or 4-Year Educational Aide permits issued after the initial permit will be valid in any Ohio school or district.
Educational Aide Permit (4-Year): This permit may be issued to an individual who holds a high school diploma or the equivalent, and who has successfully performed their duties for a minimum of one full school year under a 1-Year Educational Aide permit.