SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (CROSS CAT) - Crenshaw

Crenshaw Middle School; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Crenshaw Middle School in Canton, Ohio is seeking a Special Education Assistant (Cross CAT) to support students and teachers within the IEP framework.

The position runs 6.5 hours per day for 191 days per year, at $18.95 per hour. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, an Educational Aide Permit, and demonstrate confidentiality, honesty, and teamwork. This is a full-time role with immediate starting date.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Educational Aide Permit is required.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate honesty in all duties.
• Cooperate and get along with others and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher to implement the IEPs.
• Assist students as needed to fulfill their educational needs.
• Help students develop independence and personal responsibility.
• Provide lavatory assistance when necessary.
• Assist students during lunch and recreational activities.
• Assist students to and from classes and on trips.
• Understand and maintain academic and behavioral standards.
• Assist in loading/unloading on buses.
• Support active therapy programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Confidentiality

Honesty

Teamwork

Cooperation

Work well with others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Educational Aide Permit

Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (CROSS CAT) - Crenshaw

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Job Details

Job ID: 5933336

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (CROSS CAT)

Crenshaw Middle School

6.5 hours per day, 191 days per year

Step 1 - Hourly Rate $18.95

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Educational Aide Permit
• Confidentiality
• Honesty
• Cooperate and get along with others
• Work as a member of a team

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Cross Categorical Assistant include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists the teacher to implement the IEP’s
• Assists students as needed to fulfill their educational needs
• Helps students develop a sense of independence and personal responsibility
• Provides lavatory assistance when necessary
• Assists students during lunch and recreational activities
• Assists students to and from classes
• Assists students on trips
• Understands and maintains the academic and behavioral standards set for the students by the certified teacher
• Assists students loading and unloading on buses
• Assists in active therapy programs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Applicants for the above positions are REQUIRED to be Highly Qualified, which is defined as: Two (2) years of college (Minimum of 48 Semester Hours, or 72 Quarter Hours), or possess an Associate’s Degree, or passed the Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam.

Applicants must submit a copy of their Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam results, or a copy of their college transcript(s) to verify their Highly Qualified Status. Applicants must also have a valid Educational Aide Permit, or obtain one immediately upon being employed with the Canton City School District. If you do not meet the criteria for Highly Qualified, you are not eligible to apply.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.95 Per Hour

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Cecile Fleischer
• 305 Mckinley Ave NW
• Canton, Ohio 44707-1118
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]