Special Education Assistant - Fairborn Intermediate School

TrulyHired; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 33,300 - 40,700; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Special Education Assistant at Fairborn Intermediate School. The role involves supporting students with special needs while ensuring their safety and well-being. Responsibilities include communicating effectively with students, assisting with physical care, and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates must hold a high school diploma and meet State of Ohio educational criteria.

The starting pay is $18.56 per hour, with a work schedule from 7:50 am to 3:20 pm during the school year. Applications will be reviewed and interviews may be limited.

Qualifications

• Must communicate and work with handicapped students.
• Ensure students' safety at all times.
• Assist with physical care for students' health.
• Maintain respect for confidential information.
• Work effectively with others in the classroom.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with special needs throughout the school day.
• Monitor and support students' safety and health.
• Maintain a supportive and respectful classroom environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Skills

Ability to communicate and work with handicapped students

Ensure safety of students

Ability to work effectively with others

Communicate ideas clearly and effectively

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Educational aide permit qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Position: Special Education Assistant

Location

Fairborn Intermediate School

Salary

Starting Pay: $18.56 per hour

Work Schedule: 7:50 am - 3:20 pm, 7 hours per day, for the 2026-27 school year

Deadline

July 7, 2026

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and work with handicapped students.
• Ensure safety of students.
• Assist in necessary physical care for maintenance of health and welfare of students.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directive clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent/Designee.
• Must hold a minimum of a high school diploma.
• Must be HQ or ability to become highly qualified.
• Meet the qualifications and/or criteria set by the State of Ohio Department of Education to obtain an educational aide permit.

Additional Working Conditions

• Occasional interaction among unruly children.
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
• The supervisor shall authorize re-numeration, if the position does not allow for a duty-free lunch.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews may be limited. Skill performance may be tested.

Contact

Jeff Madden, Assistant Superintendent

[e-mail]

937-878-3961, Ext 1119