Educational Assistant (full-time) - Central Elementary

Fairfield City School District; Kentucky; On-site; USD 19,309 - 27,501; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Medical, dental, disability, and vision insurance

Free life insurance

SERS retirement system

Sick and personal days

Job summary

Fairfield City School District seeks a full-time Educational Assistant for Central Elementary. This role requires assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of K-5 students. The position offers a starting hourly rate of $16.99 and includes an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, with options to qualify through an Associate's degree or college coursework. Join the team at Fairfield City School District for a rewarding opportunity!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must apply for and maintain an Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education.
• Must hold an Associate’s degree or have taken forty-eight semester hours of college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision, care, and instruction of students in grades K‑5.
• Monitor student behavior and perform classroom tasks.
• Assist students on an Individual Education Program (IEP).

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher

Forty-eight semester hours of college coursework

Job description

Educational Assistant (full-time) – Central Elementary

Have a passion for working with children? Looking for a great work/life balance and earn some extra money? Need medical insurance & other benefits? Then this might be the perfect fit for you!

General Description

One position available – seven (7) hours per day. Under the direction of the Principal or designee, this employee assists in the supervision, care and instruction of students in grades K‑5 by monitoring student behavior, performing classroom tasks, providing information to appropriate school personnel, and assisting students on an Individual Education Program (IEP). Assist students in the social communications or multiple disabilities classroom.

Pay & Benefits

Beginning hourly rate: $16.99/hour and up, commensurate with related experience for regular employment. Excellent benefits package including free life insurance, SERS retirement system, medical, dental, disability and vision insurance, and sick and personal days.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Apply for and maintain an Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and meet one of the following criteria:
• Hold an Associate’s degree or higher.
• Have taken forty‑eight semester hours of college coursework.
• Take a Paraprofessional exam.

Application Procedure

Click the red ‘APPLY’ button at the top of the screen to begin your application. Individuals that are offered a position shall be required to submit to an FBI/BCI criminal background check. Failure to satisfactorily pass the criminal background check based upon the discretion of the Board of Education will preclude an individual from employment with the Fairfield City School District.

Questions? Please email [e-mail] or call 513.829.6300.

Fairfield City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.