Educational Assistant (Working With Student(s) With Special Needs)

New Albany-Plain Local Schools; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

New Albany-Plain Local Schools in New Albany, Ohio seeks an Educational Assistant to support a student with special needs full-time, seven hours per day, 186 days per year.

The role requires a valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit or ability to obtain one; experience with autism or behavioral challenges is preferred; you will work one-on-one and collaborate with teachers to support instruction and daily needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit or be able to obtain one.
• Experience working with students in small group, resource and/or inclusion settings preferred.
• Experience in working with students with Autism or behavioral disorders is preferred.
• Must be willing to work independently to support the daily instructional and medically related needs of a special needs student one-on-one, as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one instructional and medical support for a student.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver support services.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Maintain documentation as required.

Skills

One-on-one support

Student behavior handling

Communication with staff/parents

Education

Ohio Educational Aide Permit

Job description

Educational Assistant (Working With Student(s) With Special Needs)

New Albany-Plain Local Schools New Albany Plain Local School District - New Albany, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Description

7 hours per day
186 days per year
Starting salary $22.08 per hour
Salary based on experience and educational level on OAPSE Salary Schedule

• Must hold valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit or be able to obtain one
• Experience working with students in small group, resource and/or inclusion settings preferred
• Experience in working with students with Autism or behavioral disorders is preferred
• Must be willing to work independently to support the daily instructional and medically related needs of a special needs student one-on-one, as required
• Must be willing to work collaboratively with teachers to provide support services to students
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents
• Must have the full support of the Building Principal, Director/Assistant Director of Special Education, and Assistant Superintendent

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Educational Assistant (Working With Student(s) With Special Needs)

New Albany-Plain Local Schools New Albany Plain Local School District - New Albany, Ohio Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5767392

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 08, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

7 hours per day
186 days per year
Starting salary $22.08 per hour
Salary based on experience and educational level on OAPSE Salary Schedule

• Must hold valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit or be able to obtain one
• Experience working with students in small group, resource and/or inclusion settings preferred
• Experience in working with students with Autism or behavioral disorders is preferred
• Must be willing to work independently to support the daily instructional and medically related needs of a special needs student one-on-one, as required
• Must be willing to work collaboratively with teachers to provide support services to students
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents
• Must have the full support of the Building Principal, Director/Assistant Director of Special Education, and Assistant Superintendent

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Agnes Pawlicki
• 55 N High St
• New Albany, Ohio 43054
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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