Educational Assistant for Special Needs Students

Montgomery County Educational Service Center; Riverside (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mad River Local Schools in Ohio is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant to support instructional staff and students, with duties aligned to IEPs and classroom needs. The role requires strong communication, planning, and ability to work with diverse learners.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, an associate degree or 48 semester hours, and familiarity with reading, writing and math instruction.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent; options include Associate Degree or 48 sem/72 qtr hours with transcript.
• No Child Left Behind standards met through assessment.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with state-of-the-art equipment and data processing; Microsoft Word knowledge preferred.
• English reading proficiency.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations related to special needs children.
• Ability to assist in instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics; readiness for instruction in these areas.
• Ability to safely lift and manage special needs children when necessary.

Skills

Effective communication

Planning & organization

English reading proficiency

Stress management

Lifting assistance for students

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or 48 semester hours

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Mad River Local Schools in Ohio is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant to support instructional staff and students, with duties aligned to IEPs and classroom needs. The role requires strong communication, planning, and ability to work with diverse learners.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, an associate degree or 48 semester hours, and familiarity with reading, writing and math instruction.