School-Based Paraprofessional (K-12)
💛 What You’ll Do
Want a job where you actually make a difference?
As a BrightBee School Paraprofessional, you’ll support students in local schools—supporting their behavioral and socio-emotional goals as directed by each school site. The more sites and assignment types you are open to working, the more your earning potential is. BrightBee recruits candidates (that's you!) to support local schools and nonprofits. You will use our BrightBee app to claim assignments at schools/non-profits in your area and get paid a week later. Our goal is simple: help schools succeed and give workers the tools they need to grow in their careers.
📅 Schedule
- Work 2–5 days per week
- School day shifts (7am-4pm)
- Pick up assignments that match your schedule
- Great as a side hustle or consistent weekly income
👉 If you want to make a meaningful impact—this is it.
🎯 What You’ll Be Doing in East Cleveland Hive
What is a "Hive?"
A hive is a geographical region of multiple school districts and sites that you (as a Bee) will be able to claim assignments at. These assignments could be as short as a single day or as long as multiple week/months. You should be willing/able to commute to various school sites in East Cleveland area to be considered.
What Type of Work is Available?
We’re recruiting paraprofessionals for East Cleveland Community Schools, Maple Heights Schools, and Orange City Schools
We are also partnered with schools on the west side of Cleveland: North Ridgeville and Lakewood City.
What you will need:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Comfort with paying for your background check and permit - as a 1099 independent contractor, you'll be eligible for bonus milestones to help cover these costs as you start taking assignments
🚀 Who This Is Perfect For
- You enjoy supporting behavioral growth for kids or teens
- You’re patient, reliable, and positive
- You’re looking for flexible and/or consistent work (several of our single day assignments convert to long-term opportunities)
🔐 Before You Start
To keep students safe, as an independent contractor, you’ll need to:
- Undergo a background check
- Secure & pay your educational aide permit
- Follow safety and reporting guidelines
👉 Don’t stress—we guide you through every step.
PLEASE NOTE: Costs associated with the clearance process are the sole responsibility of the candidate, as this engagement is for an independent contractor role rather than a traditional employment position. Requirements vary by state, but may include the cost of a background check, obtaining a copy of any college transcript you have, and the cost of completing Mandated Reporter training. The average cost of completing clearance in Ohio for paraprofessional is between $120.
🌟 Why BrightBee?
We connect great people with schools that need them—fast.
- Consistent, app-based work
- Support every step of the way
- Opportunities to grow your experience
- Be part of something bigger—supporting your community
📲 Ready to Get Started?
Apply today and start working in schools near you. Our process is simple:
- 1 video interview
- 1 virtual orientation (live over Zoom)
- Ohio clearance process
📌 Good to Know
BrightBee centers child safety at the core of its work. Applicants must undergo a background check, adhere to a code of conduct, and comply with all mandated reporter training and reporting requirements
Prior to working with students, you will need to pass a background check, Live Scan and may need to obtain other necessary testing/clearances and provide us with authorization to contact former employers. Rest assured, we will guide you through the process!
Please note, assignments may require the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
BrightBee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Skills
As published by lever · 23 questions · 2 written answers
Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Pronouns, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Twitter URL, GitHub URL, Portfolio URL, BrightBee
Short answers (1)
- If you were referred by a current BrightBee worker, please list their first AND last name & how you are acquainted (if not a referral, type "N/A")
Pick from a list (20)
- What shifts are you interested in working? optional
- How many days/week are you looking to work? optional
- Where did you see/hear about the job posting? optional
- Have you worked for BrightBee before?
- Were you referred?
- Other than English what languages do you speak? optional
- How soon are you looking to start working?
- Do you have a compatible smartphone (iOS or Android) and agree to enable location services via the BrightBee app to facilitate automated check-ins and payment processing?
- Highest Level of Education Completed
- Have you taken and passed the Parapro Assessment in your state?
- To keep students safe, you’ll need to: Pass a background check, follow safety and reporting guidelines, and complete required school clearances (which you are responsible for paying for). Costs associated with the clearance process are the sole responsibility of the candidate (as listed in the job description), as this engagement is for an independent contractor role rather than a traditional employment position. Requirements vary by state, but may include the cost of a background check, obtaining a copy of any college transcript you have, and the cost of completing Mandated Reporter training.
- You're helping clean a cafeteria after lunch when your supervisor asks you to help unload a food delivery that arrived early. What would you do?
- You're working in the front office when a parent walks in needing assistance, the phone begins ringing, and another staff member asks for help. What would you do first?
- You're leading an after-school enrichment program with 10–15 elementary students. The lesson has already been planned, but halfway through several students lose focus while others finish early. What would you do?
- You're supporting a student who struggles with transitions and becomes upset when moving between activities. What would you do?
- You're supporting a student with significant behavioral needs who begins escalating toward physical aggression. You have been trained on the student's safety plan. What would you do
- You're covering a classroom for the day and are responsible for 25–35 students. Students are working at different paces, several begin talking over one another, and the classroom starts losing focus. What would you do?
- Do you have large group instruction experience (such as subbing in a general education classroom)?
- Do you have experience supporting students with behavior intervention plans? This may include using de-escalation techniques, implementing individualized behavior strategies, managing challenging behaviors, and reinforcing positive behaviors in a classroom or educational setting.
- Do you have comfort with severe para work (toileting/diapering & supporting students that express physical aggression)?
Written answers (2)
- If you were referred by a school that BrightBee works with, please list the contact's first AND last name, their school site, and how you are acquainted (if not a referral, type "N/A")
- Please use this section to list any teaching/education experience that is not included on your resume optional