Special Education Assistant - Fairborn Middle School

Young World Physical Education; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 21,093 - 30,042; Full time

Job summary

Fairborn Middle School in Fairborn, OH, is hiring a Special Education Assistant for the 2026–27 school year. The role covers supervision, activity support, and student assistance under teacher instructions and IEPs.

Starting pay $18.56/hour. Full-time position from 7:25 am to 2:55 pm daily with an active educational aide permit or the ability to obtain one as required by Ohio law.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and work with disabled students.
• Must be HQ or able to become highly qualified.
• Must hold a minimum of a high school diploma.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of teacher‑planned activities.
• Supervise and monitor students in all school settings based on teacher instructions and student IEPs.
• Meet the qualifications and/or criteria set by the State of Ohio Department of Education to obtain an educational aide permit (ORC 3319.088).

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom activities.
• Monitor students per teacher instructions and IEPs.
• Prepare and present activities as directed by teachers.
• Support inclusion and safety of students during school activities.

Skills

Communication with students

Team collaboration

Supervision

Education

High school diploma

Educational aide permit (OH)

Job description

Special Education Assistant - Fairborn Middle School

Fairborn City Schools, Fairborn Middle School, Fairborn, Ohio.

Job Details

Job ID: 5731771

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

POSITION: Special Education Assistant

LOCATION: Fairborn Middle School

SALARY: Starting pay: $18.56 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE: 7:25 am – 2:55 pm, 7 hours per day, for the 2026–27 school year

Position Type: Full‑time

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and work with disabled students.
• Must be HQ or able to become highly qualified.
• Must hold a minimum of a high school diploma.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of teacher‑planned activities.
• Supervise and monitor students in all school settings based on teacher instructions and student IEPs.
• Meet the qualifications and/or criteria set by the State of Ohio Department of Education to obtain an educational aide permit (ORC 3319.088).

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
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: 937‑878‑3961, Ext. 1119