Special Ed Aide

Wadsworth City Schools; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wadsworth City Schools is hiring a Special Ed Aide at Wadsworth Middle School in Ohio. This 186-day, 6.5-hour position runs from 7:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The hourly rate ranges from $16.65 to $21.39, and candidates must pursue ESEA Certification through the Ohio Department of Education Educational Aide Permit. Eligibility includes an associate degree or two years of college, or the ParaPro option.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of child care or aide certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain an Educational Aide Permit through the Ohio Department of Education (ODE).
• Demonstrate basic computer skills and familiarity with school equipment.

Skills

Good organization skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Patience and cheerful

Cooperate with other personnel

Enjoy working with school age children

Computers literacy

Follow directions

Clerical skills (filing, copying, etc)

CPR/First Aid training

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Two years of child care or aide certification preferred

Associate degree or higher (preferred)

48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours (two years of study)

ParaPro Assessment option

Tools

Educational Aide Permit process

Job description

Special Ed Aide

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This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education

Job Details

Job ID: 5895717
Application Deadline: Aug 25, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 20, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description

186 Days
6.5 Hours (7:15a-2:15p w/30 min unpaid lunch)
Rate: $16.65 - $21.39
Needs to be able to obtain ESEA Certification through ODE Educational Aide Permit.

To be eligible for an ESEA endorsement you need one of the following:

• An associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher education; or at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (defined as 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours).
• The examination for paraprofessionals prescribed by the State Board of Education (ParaPro Assessment). Candidates must request their test scores be reported directly to the Ohio Department of Education from the Educational Testing Service.

Qualifications Preferred

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years of child care or aide certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain an Educational Aide Permit through the Ohio Department of Education and keep current.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of computers.
• Good organization skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other personnel.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to perform clerical skills including, but not limited to filing, copying and record keeping.
• Must enjoy working with school age children with disabilities.
• A working knowledge of copiers, faxes, and other devices commonly used in public schools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have patience and be cheerful.
• Ability to successfully complete CPR/First Aid training.
• Ability to perform items as listed in the essential duties.
• Ability to communicate clearly and articulately.
• Successful validation of qualifications as determined by interview.
• Other relevant criteria as determined by the Board of Education, Superintendent and/or designee may find appropriate are acceptable.

WCS is a Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employer. 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

Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• Steve Moore
• 360 College St
• Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]